Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to the quiet, Maintenance-Free Gated Village of Sterling Manor in highly desirable Tampa Palms, a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home featuring a screened patio with pavers and heated spa overlooking a serene conservation area. This meticulously kept home is filled with upgrades including roof (2021), new driveway (2024), interior painted (2024), solar panels-paid off (2021), plantation shutters (2023), tankless gas water heater (2019), and comfort height toilets (2023). Some of the notable features are natural gas range and water heater, jacuzzi bathtub, two-sided wood burning fireplace, surround sound, stainless steel appliances, French doors to the patio in the Great room and den/office, hurricane windows, and cedar-lined bench in the dining room. Step inside the sunlit foyer with soaring ceiling and enhanced greeting. The soaring ceiling continues into the Great Room overlooking the nature filled conservation and large paved, screened patio seen through French Doors. A two-sided fireplace adds to the cozy environment along with the open floor plan to the kitchen. The wood cabinets, granite countertop, updated lighting, and stainless-steel appliances result in a dream kitchen for any chef. Family eating is enjoyed at the heightened eating bar. The formal dining room has built-in shelves, and cedar-lined storage below a bay window. The office/den/formal living room or hobby area also has French doors to the patio and shares the two-sided fireplace. Upstairs is the Master Bedroom with two built-in closets and en suite bath. Beautiful floor to ceiling tiled shower and jacuzzi bath with corning countertop and updated lighting provide a relaxing bathing time. Two additional bedrooms with bult-in closets and a full bath are upstairs away from downstairs activity. A laundry closet and cozy decor half-bath are on first floor. Hours will be spent on the brick-paved screened patio overlooking a wooded conservation area. The propane heated spa includes a cover. Areas for gardening and/or additional landscaping is available for the "gardener". The low HOA fee includes lawn care, landscaping, mulching, mailboxes, and gate and road maintenance. The Tampa Palms HOA includes 5 community parks, pool, tennis courts, skate park and playgrounds in addition to Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club. Within minutes of major thoroughfare, vibrant retail and dining, top medical facilities in addition to entertainment and cultural venues as well as nature preserves. This is a home that provides a bit of paradise with pride of ownership.