WOW House: Custom New Port Richey Home Offers Southern Charm

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL -- This five-bedroom, 5,644-square-foot home offers Southern charm with an expansive front porch and grand entrance with six columns.

• Address: 6000 Guilford Dr, New Port Richey, Florida
• Price: $1,070,000
• Square Feet: 5644
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 2004
• Features: This is a stunning one-of-a-kind custom colonial estate home with Southern charm, elegance and fine craftsmanship in the gated community of Reserve at Oak Ridge. This stately home is tucked away in a country setting on a cul de sac and 1.2-acre conservation lot. The exterior grand entrance features six columns, expansive front porch, shutters by the windows, double glass door entry and extensive circular paver driveway. Warm and inviting is the sense you feel as you enter. Exquisite hardwood floors and crown moldings are found in all main living areas, including the kitchen. To the left of the foyer is the enchanting formal living room with fireplace and coffered ceilings which beckon conversation with guests. This leads to a bright sunroom with brick pavers and cathedral ceilings. Opposite is the formal dining room with exquisite architecture including coffered ceiling, chair rails, a beautiful chandelier and plantation shutters. The kitchen is nothing short of a chef’s dream. The heart of the home is equipped with top-of-the-line commercial-grade appliances featuring stainless steel Thermador double ovens and gas range, Miele espresso maker and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Beautiful hand-painted custom cabinets cast a warm glow in antique vanilla accented with hand rubbed mocha and beautiful hardware. A large island offers guests a place to congregate. Open to the kitchen is a large family room that encourages people to gather. A beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace anchors the space surrounded by built-in wood shelves. Secluded in a separate wing, the spacious master retreat is located downstairs and elicits feelings of comfort and rest. Escape to luxurious master bath with granite counters, custom cabinets and garden tub. In keeping with its Southern tradition, this home has two staircases. One grand front staircase ascends to four generous-sized bedrooms, large walk-in closets and three adjoining baths. The back staircase leads to a theater/media room, bonus or billiards room, powder room, enormous storage room and a balcony overlooking the pool area. The resort-style pebble Tec pool and spa are the centerpiece for this outdoor retreat. Other features include large wrap-around veranda with shady spaces and a gas firepit. The four- car garage also has a unique extra-long bay that can accommodate a 24-foot boat. *New roof* 8-foot doors* new flooring and balcony in bonus room* second story built with 2 x 6.

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