3456 Forsythia Dr

About this property

One of the top lots in all of Esplanade at Starkey Ranch with GORGEOUS WATERFRONT AND CONSERVATION VIEWS! Esplanade provides a private, gated community including an amenity center with a full-time lifestyle concierge, fitness room, heated resort pool, resistance pool, hot tub, pickle ball and tennis courts for an active lifestyle. HOA fees also include weekly lawn care and landscape maintenance for each home and common areas.

Surrounding Starkey Ranch are 12 miles of paved trails & sidewalks connecting the community’s neighborhoods & parks. They are designed to eventually link up to the trails in the adjacent Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve and the nearby Suncoast Trail. The Suncoast Trail spans over 54 miles and is a must for avid walkers, joggers, and cyclists!

This stunning home built in 2017 features an open floor plan designed for entertaining. The home includes every structural upgrade offered by the builder: courtyard in the entrance, extended lanai with summer kitchen and fireplace, extended garage (20x27), bay windows in the master suite, high ceilings, 8-foot doors, and recessed lighting, and crown molding throughout!

The chef's kitchen showcases premium cabinetry, granite countertops, a gas cooktop, a wine cooler, prep sink, and an oversized island overlooking the expanded dining area. The dishwasher and refrigerator were replaced in 2025 and come with extended transferrable warranties.

The family room includes a Klipsch 7 speaker surround sound system with subwoofer along with two additional speakers on the lanai to enhance your enjoyment. The home is wired for security, internet, and cable. There is ceramic tile throughout the living space and carpeting in the bedrooms.

The master suite is a true retreat! The large bay windows in the master bedroom overlook Huckleberry pond with conservation area in the background. It also has a large walk-in closet with an en-suite that has a double vanity, granite counters, upgraded tiled shower with rain shower head, and a separate toilet.

The second bedroom also has its own en-suite bathroom with granite counter and tiled shower. The third bedroom is spacious and allows for a king-sized bed.

Enter the expansive study through double French glass doors. The study is a flex space that can be converted into a fourth bedroom for a Jack and Jill setup, if needed. For additional privacy, a motorized shade has been installed over the sliding glass doors leading to the extended lanai.

The extended lanai includes a gas grill, wet bar, and an outdoor fireplace for those chilly winter nights. It is enclosed with screens and pavers overlooking Huckleberry Pond. Total covered outside living space exceeds 678sqft, prime for outdoor entertainment. The entire exterior of the home, lanai, and garage were recently painted (June/July). The garage floor has a brand-new epoxy coating that includes a transferrable warranty. The driveway pavers were cleaned and resealed this August. The cooling coils on the 4-ton Lennox A/C unit were replaced this past July. Water treatment includes a Kinetico water softener system with chlorinator and a kitchen RO system. The home also comes with hurricane shutters.

Starkey Ranch cultural center and the K-8 school located within is a highly desirable community for families and retirees desiring a piece of nature along with an active lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Odessa, FL! Schedule your showing today!