Meticulous care, character, charm, comfort, and pizazz seldom present to the eye in one home. Only 3 owners since 1949! Present owner/occupant since 1992. Notice elevated site location, interesting roof gable lines, efficient guttering system, and attractive exterior paint colors. Rear of property vinyl fenced with 2 access gates. Entire irrigated lot features towering Oak trees, Palm tree, Eucalyptus tree, and Bamboo. Lovely approach to covered front porch from 100' stamped concrete driveway embedded with sensor-operated lights shining dusk to dawn. Glass storm door protects red metal front door with decorative half-moon glass insert. Great room features custom wood-burning stone fireplace, tongue-and-groove Cedar walls/ceilings and home office wing on west side of floor plan; dining and updated kitchen with pantry storage in center of home; and 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath on east side. Living area floors all Oak and 7 ceiling fans provide breezy cool air. Bathroom flooring tile. Attic storage space accessible by ladder and is cooled by solar fan. Enclosed back porch has laminate plank flooring, pantry storage closet, and exits into landscaped tropical paradise. Splish splash in 14' round above-ground swimming pool with Hayward pumping system and lounge on surrounding wood deck! Rinse off in refreshing outdoor shower. Separate garage has overhead door with opener plus 3 windows, 2 ceiling fans, and side exit door. Garage currently serves as recreational fun area and houses clothes washer/dryer but can be easily converted to park vehicle. No HOA! Walk to downtown Clearwater and enjoy exciting urban coastal amenities. Nearby Crest Lake Park active and passive areas include lakeside trails, playgrounds, fishing & picnic areas, plus a 3-acre dog park. Live the sweet life. Seller will make substantial monetary contribution toward cost of HVAC system installation at transaction settlement.