Welcome to Grand Oaks…where 10% of the homes are competing for your attention and all of them are basically cousins. And then there’s this one. Built in 2022 by Weseman Homes & Renovations, this 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 1,871 sf home understood that if you’re going to live in a neighborhood where the builders share DNA, subcontractors, and probably group texts, you better stand out. Let’s address the elephant in the room: Yes—they all have Hardie board, stone accents, tankless gas water heaters, Low-E windows, radiant barrier, solid insulation, smart home systems, LVP flooring (no carpet anywhere because we’re not monsters), tile in the bathrooms, zoysia grass, and Florida-friendly landscaping. We get it. Everyone’s special. But this one? This one chose personality. It starts with the plantation shutters on the windows—not the faux blinds situation happening in most of the other homes. These are actual, grown-up shutters. The kind that say, “Yes, I upgraded. Intentionally.” Then there’s the kitchen—where the new builds will hand you keys and say, “Good luck buying a refrigerator.” Not here. You get a Samsung Bespoke refrigerator, which sounds like it belongs in a luxury showroom and, frankly, does. The layout hits all the expected highlights—open concept, natural light, high ceilings, tray ceilings, quartz countertops, gas cooktop and hood vent, wall oven, soft-close cabinetry and tile backsplash—but here’s the thing: it all works together without feeling like it was copied and pasted from the same blueprint 300 times. The owner’s suite delivers what about half the neighborhood has—but you’ll still appreciate it more here: dual shower heads (because sharing one is a lifestyle choice), a walk-in shower, double sinks, and a wood closet system that doesn’t require a post-closing trip to a container store intervention. Out back, you’re part of a slightly more exclusive club: Not all of homes have the 17 ft covered porch, and yes—you’re in it. So instead of staring at your backyard wondering why yours is so tiny and blocked in with a screen, you’ll actually use it. The yard? Fully fenced (like ~85% of the neighborhood, but still essential), PLUS irrigation in the front, back, AND sides—which barely anyone else has and you can't even get in the new homes in phase 3. So while others are out there with a hose in July questioning everything, you’ll be sipping coffee in you AC...not sweating in the Florida heat. And because this is a Weseman build (which, let’s be honest, that's the entire neighborhood), you also get the integrated smart home system controlling your thermostat, garage, locks, and doorbell—because walking across the house to adjust temperature is clearly outdated behavior. Location? You’re about 3 miles to the University of Florida and UF Health Shands, close enough to be convenient, far enough to avoid feeling like you live in a parking garage. Minutes to Butler Plaza (where errands are shortened), Celebration Pointe (yes, we’ve all heard the unfortunate news, but somehow Spurrier’s still delivers like nothing happened), and Sweetwater Preserve when you decide to reconnect with nature or at least pretend to. So if you’ve been touring Grand Oaks thinking: “Didn’t I already see this house?” You probably did. But you didn’t see this version—the one with the right upgrades, the better finishes, the colorful refrigerator, and fewer future projects disguised as ‘opportunity.’ And don't forget, use TB Bank for their $10K closings costs!

Listing courtesy of RABELL REALTY GROUP LLC (352) 213-6760



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