One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to the prestigious gated community of Kensington in Tampa Palms. This expansive residence offers 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, a flex room, private office, exercise room, and a large upstairs bonus room with extensive storage. From the moment you arrive, the home makes a striking first impression with a NEWER TILE ROOF (2023), custom stained glass double front doors and fresh new landscaping. Inside, a grand foyer showcases crown molding, elegant columns, and hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. The formal living room offers direct views of the updated covered lanai, pool, and putting green. The formal dining room features coffered ceilings, a statement chandelier, wet bar, wine refrigerator, and oversized windows with plantation shutters. At the heart of the home is a beautifully REMODELED KITCHEN, with GE Monogram Profile stainless steel appliances, built-in oven, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a custom travertine backsplash with mother-of-pearl mosaic accents. The breakfast nook features custom window seating and overlooks the lush courtyard. The kitchen flows into the family room with coffered ceilings, a custom stone fireplace and TV built-ins, transom windows, and French doors leading to the pool and lanai, filling the space with natural light. A spacious home office with dual built-in desks, hardwood flooring, and custom shelving provides the perfect work-from-home setup. Nearby is a full pool bath. The primary suite is a private retreat featuring plush carpeting, coffered ceilings, a see-through fireplace with custom glass tile accents, a sitting area overlooking the pool, private lanai access, and an additional flex room ideal for a gym, dressing room, or oversized closet. The primary bathroom was recently fully renovated. Pure luxury abounds with NEWLY REMODELED BATHROOMS (2022) that offers fine finishes that include a private water closet with sink, dual custom walk-in closets, dual vanities with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, extensive built-in storage, a soaking tub with a statement chandelier, and an oversized walk-in shower with dual shower heads, seating, and a glass block wall. All secondary bedrooms offer ensuite bathrooms for added privacy. Two bathrooms have been updated with frameless glass tub showers, quartz countertops, and custom closets. Upstairs, the large bonus room over the garage provides flexible living space with abundant storage and a custom built-in daybed. Outdoor living is exceptional with a large REMODELED covered lanai and custom outdoor kitchen featuring a stainless steel LYNX grill, wine refrigerator, gas burners, built-in drink cooler, stainless steel sink, granite bar seating, and stacked stone accents. The resort-style pool includes a sun shelf with a built-in granite table, stacked stone waterfall, and a private putting green. The backyard is surrounded by lush greenery and connects to a pavered courtyard, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Kensington is one of Tampa Palms’ smaller premier gated communities, offering a private residential feel with access to the Tampa Palms Compton Park Recreation Center. Optional country club membership is available nearby. Conveniently located near major hospitals, shopping, and dining.