This beautifully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, Gulf Coast villa with private south facing pool and jacuzzi is in a quiet cul-de-sac situated on the River Ridge Community encompassing some 1,700 acres. Amenities at River Ridge include River Ridge Golf Club with an 18 hole golf course,a well equipped country club & Putters Restaurant, shopping ecntre, and Starkey Wilderness Park. It is just a short drive to shopping and restaurants. This Florida villa has a large lounge with cable television, DVD player, and video, a formal dining room, fully fitted and equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and 2nd dining table seating 6. There is a separate laundry with washer, drier and ironing board. The master bedroom has a Queen-size bed, a walk-in wardrobe, a television, and en-suite bathroom with both a bath and large walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a Full-size double bed, whilst the third bedroom has two single beds. These two rooms share a second bathroom. Both the master bedroom and the dining area have sliding glass patio doors that open to the covered lanai and pool deck with a table and chairs for outdoor dining. The pool is good-size and with a jacuzzi and ample space for sunbathing. Facilities include televisions, DVD player, solar and electric pool heating, and internet access Busch Gardens is 45 mins away and the beaches of Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island can be reached in 20 mins. Clearwater beach is a short 45 min drive. Further north you have the "Nature Coast" where you can swim with the Manatees and see the beautiful fish in the crystal clear waters at Hommasassa Springs. Hudson/New Port Richey area, known as the " Nature Coast", is an popular location for a Gulf Coast holiday as boasts many different attractions and numerous golf courses, and is a great area for a twn centre Florida holiday with the added benefit of having many major attractions within easy reach.. Manatees can be seen all along the coast, and other wild life includes sea otters, turtles, deer, alligators, great blue herons, and egrets. The area offers some of the best fishing both fresh water and sea water. The nearest beach is just 7 minutes away, and most local beaches are equipped with barbecues, toilets, and shaded areas. Tarpon Springs, just 20 minutes drive, offers the opportunity to take a trip to see divers collecting sponges. There are a number of State Parks in the area, and canoeing is popular in the nearby Weeki Wachi River. Several malls offer excellent shopping opportunities, and there are numerous restaurants offering a wide choice of cuisines, including Boulevard Beef & Ale, Cristinas Restaurant, Jimmys Restaurant, Thai Bistro, The Grand, and Vincenzos Italian Restaurant - all with a small-town feel. For the classic tropical Hudson night, eat at Hurricane Hanks, then walk right on over to the planned Oyster Bar at the end of the peninsula. Fishermans Shack is an atmospheric local bar situated west of Interstate 9. As Hudson/New Port Richey is only 20 minutes to Clearwater, and 45 minutes to Tampa and St Petes, it is a great location for a Gulf Coast holiday.
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