5008 PANTHER DRIVE Under contract-accepting backup offers. Accepting Back-up offers! Do you need space for your Boat & RV? Do you really want a two car garage? Does your dog need a fenced yard? Do you want to stay away from HOA fee's and CDD fees? Is a pool one of your "Must haves" and bonus points if it includes a spa? How about a covered patio with lights, fans and music? Do you want an office space? How about split bedrooms, with an ensuite? How about lots of natural light and vaulted ceilings? This home checks all of those boxes, and it's for you! The patio and pool deck was installed with pavers and a grilling station. There is plenty of space to entertain under the covered patio. It is nicely finished with a wood plank vaulted ceiling, fans, lights, and wired speakers. The vaulted ceilings and large windows provide large amount of natural light, recess lighting, plantation shutters, in-wall vacuum system, alarm system, radio/intercom system, newer water heater, new pool pump, new skylights, newer water heater and newer AC. You will love the split bedroom layout. The owners suite has a grand double door entry, with a large ensuite bathroom (separate shower, garden tub, separate toilet closet, double vanity, & ample cabinet and counter space) two walk-in closets, a loft for an office and a door that opens to the pool. The home has an impressive layout with a formal living room and dining room in the front of the house. The open kitchen and family room is anchored with a propane remote controlled fireplace and incorporates the breakfast bar and an eat-in kitchen that overlooks the pool. There are two bedrooms and a full bath off the family room. There is plenty of storage in the laundry room (with a utility sink), extra shelving in the two-car garage with attic space. The neighborhood perfect for walking and riding bikes, it is scattered with cul-de-sacs and has No Thru Traffic. Regency Oaks is centrally located between the iconic Weeki Watchee Springs State Park (bonus you get to live near mermaids)! There are endless restaurants and stores close by, and only a short drive to Veterans Highway/589 to get you to Tampa or Ocala within the hour.