4705 FERNSTONE CT

Get ready to fall in love with this one-of-a-kind home in the highly desirable Dogwood Hills community. This custom home offers a rare combination of character, comfort, and privacy on over half an acre of Florida paradise. Thoughtful updates provide peace of mind, including a new AC unit in 2021 and 2022, a newly installed fence in 2025, exterior paint refreshed in 2025, and upgraded floors in the office and hallway in 2025. The charming front yard, enhanced with new landscaping and a freshly painted exterior, warmly welcomes you home. Step inside to a light-filled great room where soaring ceilings and bright vertical skylights showcase the stunning stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace. Elegant wood doorways and French doors lead to a versatile home office or flexible space, while the updated floors in the office and hallway create a modern, cohesive flow throughout the home. Sliders from the great room open to an enclosed Florida room, perfect for year-round enjoyment. The bright kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast nook with lanai access, and a wall of built-ins ideal for pantry and appliance storage. A second screened lanai off the kitchen provides a peaceful retreat for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The primary suite is a luxurious haven, complete with a bonus sitting or dressing area, multiple closets--or even a nursery--and private slider access to the pavered lanai. The updated en-suite bath impresses with a beautiful vanity, tile floors, and a trendy sliding barn door leading to a walk-in closet. Two generously sized secondary bedrooms offer abundant storage and comfort. Outside, the expansive yard is a true oasis, with room to build your dream pool, a newly installed privacy fence, and a scenic retention pond surrounded by tropical landscaping that attracts Florida wildlife, including birds, turtles, and bunnies. The garage, equipped with an insulated door and mini-split AC, offers a comfortable workshop space. With no HOA or CDD, you have the freedom to park a boat or camper and let your imagination run wild. Perfectly situated in the heart of Brandon, this home offers easy access to top-rated schools, shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient commutes to Tampa and St. Pete. Dogwood Hills provides the ideal balance of nature, privacy, and convenience--making this exceptional home a rare find that must be seen to be truly appreciated.