12713 GRAND TRAVERSE DRIVE BREATHTAKING GOLF COURSE VIEWS on Lake Jovita’s South Course, rated #16 and one of Florida’s “must-play” courses! DESIGNER POCKET SLIDERS open the home to views of velvety-smooth greens. 13’ soaring DOUBLE TRAY CEILINGS trimmed with crown molding in the main rooms set the tone for luxurious Florida living. Guard-Gated Community with Resort style amenities! CLOSE TO TAMPA WITHOUT THE TRAFFIC! Welcome to the rolling hills of Lake Jovita, a Golf and Country Club community. Discerning buyers will appreciate this well-appointed home situated on a ½ acre lot, with 4 bedrooms PLUS A DEDICATED HOME OFFICE/DEN, 3 baths, 3 car garage and Swimming Pool. As you enter you’ll be struck by the sweeping open floor plan and panoramic golf course views of the 17th fairway. This home was built for entertaining. The open-concept floorplan seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living. The spacious kitchen offers an abundance of solid wood cabinetry and granite countertops, breakfast bar, generous center island for meal prep, coffee bar and wine cabinet. It opens to the family room, which has STUNNING disappearing corner sliding glass doors and TRANSOM WINDOWS providing an abundance of natural light. Open up the FULLY POCKETING SLIDING DOORS and bring the outdoors in. Take the party outdoors to a breathtaking backyard oasis, where heated pool with spa create a serene escape. Enjoy al fresco dining at the outdoor kitchen or unwind in one of two covered areas with TV’s overlooking the golf course. The primary suite, secluded on one side of the home, offers pool access. The spa-like ensuite bathroom features his/hers walk in closets, dual sinks, vanity seating, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Adjacent to the primary suite, the HOME OFFICE WITH distinctive GLASS door and windows adds style and elegance. Bedrooms 2 and 3 located on the opposite side of the home share a guest bath. Bedroom 4 boasts it’s own bathroom (pool bath) and a separate entrance, an ideal setup for visitors, in-laws, and multi-generational living! Other custom features include one of a kind, handmade front glass doors, Plantation Shutters, 3M security/tinted glass on all windows and sliders, butler's pantry. The 3 car garage allows ample space for both cars and golf cart and a long, paver driveway offers extended parking . And an irrigation well keeps the lawn and landscaping lush, without the huge water bill. Lake Jovita’s South Course was designed by PGA Tour star Tom Lehman, and boasts the largest elevation change of any hole in Florida (hole #11). The course features tight fairways lined with majestic oak trees and many natural water hazards. Due to its challenging play and natural beauty, it has hosted The PGA Tour Qualifying School since 2000 and is a US Open and US Women's Open qualifying site. LAKE JOVITA is a resort-style community with a 24-hour manned gate and low HOA fees, a playground, park, har-tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, community pool, walking trails and dedicated dog park. Optional membership packages include access to 2 world-class 18-hole golf courses, Junior Olympic-sized pool, fitness center, clubhouse, restaurant, social clubs! This is refined Florida living in one of Tampa’s most desirable communities. Located just 5 miles from I-75, with easy access to 2 international airports. Don’t miss your opportunity to own this distinctive home and enjoy all that Lake Jovita and the Greater Tampa & Orlando Regions have to offer.