1008 EMERALD CREEK DRIVE Under contract-accepting backup offers. This STUNNING 4/3/3 in the sweet spot of Valrico will woo you like a first love! Original owners have meticulously cared for this beauty and it shows in the finest details throughout! As you approach the home you will be charmed by it's uniqueness and eye catching curb appeal including brick front, meandering walkway and mature landscaping. The home is nestled amongst a community of larger grand estate homes. Enter through leaded glass double doors to a stately vestibule. You'll be greeted by soaring 14 foot ceilings and stacked windows allowing natural light to flow from room to room while luxury Brazillian cherry wood floors warmy invite you. It is evident that the floorplan was taken into careful consideration in this custom build. Formal dining room with crystal chandelier sparkles on the threads of custom made floor to ceiling silk window treatments. The home has wide ceiling moulding and baseboards. Formal living is at the center of the home and can be used as an office if you prefer. This home offers endless versatility as it was intentially constructed with limited load bearing walls. The kitchen will delight the culinary heart as it has new dove grey shaker style cabinets adorned with endless stone countertops and a center island flat-surface cooktop with contemporary hood. Pull outs galore in these cabinets provide excellent storage along with a walk-in pantry. A second island has room to seat many friends and family members as kitchen overlooks the extra large square shaped family room. Dinette completes this open concept heart of the home beside kitchen and family room. Three additional good sized bedrooms will allow you to fill this home with many smiling faces. Primary bedroom is spacious and sports two large walk-in closets upon entering a luxurious bath quarters. Pamper yourself as you soak in your oversized garden tub or glass enclosed shower. Full sized laundry with allow for great organization of the home. Even bathrooms have pull out cabinetry to keep life tidy. Five sets of French doors along the back of the home open to a 45 foot screened-in lanai creating a unique and breezy feel throughout. Transom windows add to the many custom features of this home. Perch inside your lanai and take in the beautiful Florida landscape stretched along this half acre property. You will relax as you watch the graceful Koi stream about their stacked stone pond. Three car garage has volume ceilings and cabinetry along the back wall. This home is a one-of-a-kind. Your senses will thank you for visiting and insist on choosing this as your forever retreat.