ONE-OF-A-KIND 1.35 ACRE PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF BLOOMINGDALE WITH A-RATED SCHOOLS! The rear of this vast property invites you into a shaded botanical paradise enjoying numerous ferns, palms & fruit trees lining a path down toward the Alafia River for your ultimate enjoyment of nature at this amazing rustic retreat! This 4 BR/3 BA/2 CG home sits high & dry and features numerous recent updates including NEW ROOF in 2024, NEW AC & EXTERIOR PAINT in 2019 & HOT WATER HEATER IN 2017. As you enter the upper level of the home, the living room & dining area feature hardwood flooring & a wood-burning fireplace as well as sliders leading to the screened porch w/ a relaxing view of the property. The adjacent kitchen features granite counters, new microwave, breakfast bar, eat-in area & pantry. The Primary Bedroom w/ ensuite bath includes granite counters, dual sinks, updated walk-in shower & walk-in closet. 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath round out the upper-level floorplan. The lower level of the home features the 4th bedroom, full bath, walk-in closet, laundry room, wood-burning fireplace, tile flooring and enjoys endless possibilities to use the space as a 2nd Primary Bedroom, in-law suite, playroom, game room or whatever your heart's desire! French doors lead to the lower-level screened porch w/ access to the fenced yard and the rest of this wonderful property! The desirable community of River Crossing in Bloomingdale East is conveniently located only minutes from Hwy 301, I-75, I-4, Selmon Crosstown Expressway, MacDill AFB, shopping, dining, entertainment, beaches, hospitals, theme parks & all the Tampa Bay area has to offer!