1651 SANTA BARBARA DR

Beautifully updated, designer-inspired mid-century modern block house in a coveted pocket of Dunedin on a brick-lined street just steps away from San Jose and Kiwanis Parks. Newly renovated to a three bedroom two bath (permitted). The home has an open and welcoming floor plan featuring professionally restored terrazzo floors throughout and peekaboo water views. Kitchen upgrades include new quartz counter tops, subway tile backsplash, floating wood shelves with hand-forged hardware, new cabinetry, new range hood and Frigidaire Gallery appliances by Electrolux, including a brand new induction cooktop. Features of the home include recessed lighting, energy-efficient HVAC, blow-in insulation, dual-paned windows, renovated bathrooms, plantation shutters throughout, all new interior doors and hardware. Exterior renovations include all new professionally landscaped and hardscaped yard, paver driveway and pavered front and back patios and porch, new sod, palms, and landscape planting, and new programmable reclaimed-water irrigation system.The home has new Hardie plank siding and was professionally painted inside and out. There is an oversized two car attached garage with hurricane-rated garage door. Additionally there is new and easy to use hurricane fabric protection for all openings (wind mitigation).This welcoming home is the perfect place to live the Dunedin lifestyle - watch the dolphins play at the two local parks just steps from your front door, 2 blocks to the Pinellas Trail, 1.1 miles to downtown Dunedin, 1 mile to Hammock Park, 2 miles to TD Stadium, 4 miles to Honeymoon Island.