$799,900

Set on 1.59 private acres in Malabar, this extensively upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines resort-style outdoor living, major recent improvements, storm protection and a developed edible landscape. The centerpiece is a professionally built heated saltwater pool and spa with sunshelf, hydrotherapy jets, glass filtration, lighting, heat and Pentair app control, surrounded by a screened outdoor living area with covered and open patio space. The property also features a developing 10,000-sq.-ft. food forest with banana, mango, peach, moringa, avocado, lime and mulberry trees, three raised vegetable beds, a flowering passionfruit fence attracting butterflies, mature oaks, and a private pond with fish and koi, fountain and protective koi cage. Major upgrades include roof, complete HVAC, aerobic septic, full impact windows and doors, porcelain tile throughout, water treatment and an extensive 17.82 kW owned solar array. Additional improvements include a complete HVAC overhaul with new indoor and outdoor equipment, refrigerant lines, supply plenum and related system components, backed by a transferable 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. Exposed ductboard fibers were additionally sealed with mastic to prevent loose fibers from entering the air stream. The home also features fresh interior and exterior paint, updated bathroom and shower fixtures, a glass shower enclosure, premium appliances, washer and dryer, high-efficiency ceiling fans, app-controlled exterior lighting and an owned five-camera security system. The property has two irrigation systems: conventional spray irrigation for general landscaping and dedicated drip irrigation around the root zones of the fruit trees and food-forest plantings. The grounds also include a private pond with fish and koi, fountain and protective koi cage, gazebo, mature trees, raised vegetable beds and extensive usable acreage. A dedicated side parking/driveway area was added to accommodate multiple recreational and utility vehicles, with room for combinations such as an RV, truck, boat and additional vehicle. The property also has a turnaround driveway with additional space suitable for RV or boat parking. A dedicated 30-amp RV electrical hookup is located near the garage. A substantial amount of furniture and outdoor equipment is included, including pool furniture, two outdoor couches, numerous pool-area chairs, sunshelf chairs, gas grill, Traeger grill, kitchen table and chairs, major appliances, washer and dryer, plus one bedroom television with stand and bed. Seller will retain only select personal furnishings and equipment, including his primary bed, television and soundbar.