A truly exceptional residence within the GATED community of DEER CREEK in CARROLLWOOD. This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home + game room and loft features a large pool and outdoor kitchen, along with designer finishes and extensive high-end upgrades throughout. From the moment you arrive, the PAVERED and LIGHTED driveway and elegant double French doors create a grand first impression. Inside, the home features designer chandeliers, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, crown molding throughout, custom built-ins, and integrated WHOLE-HOUSE AUDIO both indoors & outdoors. The renovated CHEF’S KITCHEN is a true showpiece, featuring a JennAir professional SIX-BURNER GAS cooktop with griddle, DOUBLE OVEN range, built-in JennAir refrigerator, WINE refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, built-in microwave drawer, enlarged island, granite countertops, and a hidden walk-in pantry offering exceptional storage and functionality. The BREAKFAST NOOK includes a planning desk and French doors that open to the POOL & BACKYARD OASIS, creating seamless INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING. The family room offers a CUSTOM BUILT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER and flows into the 11x19 GAME ROOM, ideal for entertaining. Also located on the first floor is a flexible fifth bedroom that can easily serve as a home office or guest suite. A winding staircase leads upstairs to a LOFT, while the renovated primary suite features decorative molding, a wood-accented tray ceiling, a designer freestanding soaking tub, updated vanities, and a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms and a third bathroom with double vanity and granite countertops complete the second level. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS include a new downstairs Trane air conditioning system in 2025, upstairs air conditioning replaced in 2018, shingle roof replaced in 2018, variable-speed pool pump and saltwater pool generator installed in 2024, Rachio smart irrigation system added in 2024, smart thermostats installed in 2022, reverse osmosis water filtration system added in 2025, pool safety gate installed in 2023, updated lighting and flooring, interior repainting, home up-lighting, and paver landscape lighting. Ideally located just minutes from CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL, Avila Golf & Country Club, and numerous restaurants, with easy access to I-275 and Downtown Tampa. This home offers luxury, comfort, and peace of mind. A must-see.