15239 KESTRELRISE DRIVE LITHIA FL 33547 MLS #TB8470740

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to the gated community of Kestrel Ridge in highly sought-after Fishhawk Ranch, where this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac lot with tranquil pond views and no backyard neighbors. Offering a spacious and versatile layout with a 3-car garage, formal living spaces, flexible work-from-home options, and an expansive bonus room, this home combines comfort, functionality, and thoughtful updates throughout.
Inside, a welcoming entry leads to the formal dining room accented by rich wood flooring, while a private den/office behind glass French doors provides the ideal setup for working from home, studying, or managing everyday tasks. The spacious living room serves as the heart of the home, featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace framed by custom built-in shelving and large sliding doors that open to the extended screened lanai.
Designed with both entertaining and everyday living in mind, the kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry and workspace complete with Corian countertops, tile backsplash, center island, pantry closet, built-in double ovens, cooktop, microwave (2021), dishwasher (2020), and refrigerator (2023). Recent updates include lighting fixtures, and a new sink and faucet installed in 2019.
The split bedroom floor plan provides privacy for everyone. The primary suite is privately situated and features an en-suite bathroom with dual sink vanities, garden tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, private water closet, and a walk-in closet accessed through the bathroom. Bedrooms two and three are positioned on the opposite side of the home and share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Bedroom four is tucked toward the rear of the home and separated from the secondary bedrooms by a thoughtfully designed flex space featuring built-in desks, shelving, and a window seat, making it ideal for homeschooling, homework, or an additional work-from-home area. A third full bathroom is conveniently located adjacent to bedroom four.
Upstairs, a massive bonus room and fourth full bathroom create endless possibilities for a media room, game room, guest retreat, fitness space, or additional living area. Throughout the home, ceramic tile enhances the wet areas, wood flooring adds warmth to the formal dining room and office, while carpet provides comfort in the living room, bedrooms, and bonus room. Louvered plantation shutters throughout the home add timeless character and style.
Step outside to enjoy peaceful pond views from the oversized screened lanai, which was extended and upgraded with pavers in 2021/2022. The above-ground hot tub/spa conveys with the home, creating the perfect place to relax at the end of the day. Additional exterior enhancements include a widened front walkway with upgraded pavers completed in 2020. The home also includes updated laundry room cabinetry with a utility sink, a water softener installed in 2021, updated sliding door blinds installed in 2024, and a roof replaced in 2022 for added peace of mind.
Adding even more charm and functionality to the backyard is a child’s playhouse/shed complete with locking doors and double-hung vinyl windows, which also conveys with the sale. Located in the amenity-rich Fishhawk Ranch community with access to pools, parks, playgrounds, fitness centers, trails, and top-rated schools, this home offers the perfect combination of space, privacy, and convenience.