2602 RANKIN PL Valrico, FL 33596

**Price Improvement!** Experience the allure of your own Florida paradise with this beautiful one owner home situated on a HUGE nearly 1/4 acre corner lot! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2 car garage home with loft has NO CDD and offers unparalleled tranquility on a serene cul-de-sac, just moments away from the esteemed Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country Club in the heart of Valrico. With its tremendous curb appeal, this gem has been well maintained and captivates with its tasteful updates, welcoming you with its tidy landscaping and long pavered driveway and walkway. Leave the cookie cutter homes behind as this is unique home is the ONLY one of its kind with this floorplan that you'll find in all of Buckhorn! A BRAND NEW ROOF was just installed (2024), ensuring peace of mind for years to come. As you step into the residence, you'll notice the foyer with soaring vaulted ceilings that open up to the second floor. Beautiful & modern new wood look flooring is featured throughout all of the living areas & the Primary Bedroom, for ease of maintenance. The large living room showcases a beautiful wood burning fireplace and opens to the second floor, adding to this room's expansive and light & airy feel. Adjacent to the living room is the formal dining room, currently being used as a home office. Your upgraded kitchen includes gorgeous soft-close cherry wood cabinets, both over & under cabinet lighting, decorative tile backsplash, granite counters, stainless LG appliances including range with double oven, dedicated pantry, and nook that provides an additional seating area. Newer sliders with convenient built-in blinds just off the dining room lead you to what will quickly become your new FAVORITE place to spend your time...your covered lanai and huge backyard. The backyard has recently been fully fenced for privacy, and you will be the envy of the block serving up the most delicious guacamole at all of your gatherings, made with fresh avocados picked from your very own Hass avocado tree! Back inside, just off the living room is your spacious first floor Primary Suite, complete with walk-in closet and sliders that lead to the backyard. The en-suite Primary Bath includes two extended vanities each with its own sink, walk-in shower with glass enclosure and double shower heads, soaking garden tub, and water closet. Upstairs, you'll find two ample sized secondary bedrooms, a full bathroom with extended vanity, and a spacious loft with a half wall that overlooks the gathering room - making this an ideal bonus space with endless options for use...will you make it your game room? Exercise room? Home theatre? Home office? Convert it to a spacious 4th bedroom? The sky's the limit! Back on the first floor of the home, you'll find the laundry room and a convenient & updated half bath for guests. Other upgrades to the home include NEARLY NEW A/C (2021); BRAND NEW ceiling fans with remotes & LED lights in secondary bedrooms & loft; storage shed in backyard; rain gutters; irrigation system; low maintenance rubber mulch in landscaping beds, & more. Zoned for highly regarded Buckhorn Elementary, Mulrennan Middle & Durant High School, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle in an unbeatable location. Primely situated in Buckhorn with a low/optional HOA fee, enjoy easy access to Bloomingdale Ave & State Rd 60, with an array of dining, shopping, and recreational options nearby.