ENGLEWOOD, FL 34224 8216 Parkside DRIVE

Welcome to your piece of paradise LOCATED ON THE 5th GREEN of the prestigious OYSTER CREEK GOLF COURSE. In one of Englewood's most desired communities, this 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM home is situated on a spacious CORNER LOT with lush landscaping, complete with an irrigation system. SOLD TURN-KEY FURNISHED, with so much more included, this home offers ease and comfort from the moment you step inside. A NEW ROOF WAS INSTALLED IN 2024, NEW A/C IN 2020, and this PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN AN X FLOOD ZONE! The tiled foyer invites you into an open living and dining room with cathedral ceilings, offering an airy feel and views of the private yard and screened lanai. Enjoy the natural light flowing through the POCKET SLIDING GLASS DOORS, complete with lovely window treatments, and FRENCH DOORS complete with interior adjustable blinds. The private screened lanai is just perfect for enjoying your morning coffee, or those cooler days when BBQ's and outdoor family time are planned. The cozy family room, with its stylish PLANTATION SHUTTERS is perfect for those quiet movie nights, snuggling up with a good book, or watching your favorite sports team on TV, and opens to the lanai through French doors. While the CHEF'S DELIGHT KITCHEN features a breakfast bar, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, an abundance of cupboards and drawer space, above-cabinet lighting, large CLOSET PANTRY, and eat-in area, it is big enough to have more than one person doing the cooking and entertain your family and guests with a delicious meal! The primary bedroom is a spacious retreat with 2 CLOSETS, TRAY CEILING, PLANTATION SHUTTERS and French doors leading to the lanai. The EN SUITE BATHROOM offers a large mirrored double vanity, walk-in shower, and separate water closet. The guest bedrooms are private, as a pocket door closes off the hallway and guest bathroom. One guest bedroom is equipped with a MURPHY BED, making it a versatile space that can also serve as an office. This ideal home boasts an INTERIOR LAUNDRY ROOM and pristine garage, complete with a HURRICANE RATED GARAGE DOOR AND SCREENED SLIDING DOORS. A CLUB CAR GOLF CART, with newer tires and batteries, plus so much more, is also included in the sale of this home! Hurricane shutters on the rear family room windows provide added protection and peace of mind. Oyster Creek residents have access to a Community Center, complete with heated pool, spa, library, rec room, fitness center, and tennis/pickleball courts. The golf course, while not affiliated with the HOA, winds throughout the community, making all of Oyster Creek GOLF CART FRIENDLY. Did I mentioned the LOW HOA FEE of $296 monthly? This community is CLOSE TO THE FINEST BEACHES, including Boca Grande, Englewood, & Manasota Key, Historic Dearborn St., and is surrounded by locally owned restaurants with the best dining & entertainment - not to mention world-class FISHING, BOATING & GOLF. Discover the charm of this quiet neighborhood while being conveniently close to the best the Englewood area has to offer...schedule your showing today and envision yourself living in this piece of paradise!