8717 Emeraldwood Way Land O Lakes, FL 34637

Dive right into the Connerton lifestyle—starting with your own SALTWATER POOL & SPA overlooking a serene pond with no rear neighbors and offering the best seat in the neighborhood for the community's spectacular 4th of July fireworks display. Built in 2021 by West Bay Homes, this high-impact, high-comfort Beach Park 1 design delivers 3,246 square feet of style and smart function—featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a dedicated office, and private in-law quarters that redefine versatility. The great room is ideal for hosting family gatherings or lively get-togethers, with plenty of space for entertaining. It seamlessly flows into the OUTDOOR LIVING area through a wall of sliding glass doors that pocket completely to the side, merging indoor and outdoor spaces into one spectacular area. The expansive screened lanai is designed for ultimate relaxation and entertainment, featuring a gas-heated SALTWATER POOL & SPA with a color-changing light that creates a magical nighttime ambiance. There's plenty of room for outdoor dining and a cozy seating area—perfect for watching movies or big games under the stars. A dedicated full bath on the lanai serves as a pool bath, allowing guests to stay outside without entering the main living area. The space is also pre-wired for surround sound, plumbed for an outdoor kitchen, and includes a side yard potty patch for pups. Inside, you'll find a bright kitchen with natural gas appliances, a closet pantry, and casual dining space for four at the oversized center island—surrounded by granite countertops and a perfectly blended tiled backsplash. The living area includes automatic sunshades and Smart TVs with mounts convey. The primary bedroom is a peaceful retreat overlooking the pool, featuring two walk-in closets, a luxurious frameless walk-in shower, quartz countertops with dual sinks, and a linen closet for added convenience. Bedrooms 2 and 3 also feature walk-in closets, and two full baths include walk-in showers. Notable builder upgrades include a brass floor outlet in the living room—ideal for powered furniture or devices—and a 3-car garage with epoxy flooring and custom attic storage. Other enhancements include in-wall pest control, a smart alarm system with lighting/lock/garage controls (assumable), an on-demand tankless water heater, and a spacious laundry room. Additional touches include Mediterranean bronze-framed windows, drip edge, fascia, and soffits, a sliding glass pocket door in the great room, a 15 SEER A/C system, mostly 8' interior doors, and the Halo whole-house water filtration and softening system—a $5,000 upgrade—which delivers clean, soft water and helps extend the life of your plumbing and appliances. Living in Connerton means enjoying resort-style amenities: two pools, a water slide, Olympic-style lap pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, dog park, trails, playground, amphitheater, and a full social calendar. Trash, recycling, and sewer are included in the low $261 quarterly HOA fee. Zoned for highly rated schools with shopping and the airport just a short drive away. From the pond view and impressive fireworks to glowing poolside sunsets, this home is built to impress—perfect for those who love entertaining, unwinding, and everyday living done right.