5513 Little Path Dr Wimauma, FL 33598

Welcome to 5513 Little Path Drive, a designed 2023 home in the gated 55+ Forest Brooke neighborhood of Southshore Bay in Wimauma, Florida. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a versatile bonus room, 2,128 square feet, and a 3-car garage with golf cart parking, this single-story home is ideal for active adults who want low-maintenance living without sacrificing guest space, storage, or room for hobbies. High ceilings and abundant natural light create an open, airy atmosphere from the moment you enter. Ceramic tile flooring, crown molding, energy-efficient windows, and neutral finishes complement the open-concept floor plan. The kitchen features solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry, and a large center island with seating. Its seamless connection to the dining and living areas makes it easy to host family, gather with friends, or enjoy a quiet evening at home. The spacious primary suite offers a private retreat with a walk-in closet, built-in shelving, and a comfortable en-suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms provide accommodations for overnight guests, while the flexible bonus room can become a home office, craft room, fitness space, reading lounge, or television room. The guest bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and the separate laundry room includes the washer and dryer. Sliding glass doors lead to a covered lanai where you can enjoy morning coffee, evening breezes, and year-round Florida outdoor living. Additional features include smart-home technology, hurricane shutters, irrigation, double-pane ENERGY STAR windows, and energy-efficient block construction. The oversized 3-car garage offers space for vehicles, a golf cart, tools, and additional storage. Life in Southshore Bay feels like a permanent vacation. Residents enjoy the spectacular Southshore Bay Lagoon with clear blue water and sandy beach areas, along with a private clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, café and bar, pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, billiards, dog park, walking and biking trails, social clubs, and community activities. The gated setting and low-maintenance lifestyle leave more time to relax, travel, and enjoy this vibrant active adult neighborhood. Daily conveniences are nearby, including Publix at Belmont Shopping Center, Walmart Supercenter, ALDI, Winn-Dixie, CVS, Walgreens, Sam's Club, and shopping throughout Sun City Center and Riverview. Local dining includes casual cafés, seafood, Latin cuisine, national restaurants, waterfront dining in Apollo Beach, and the restaurant and bar within the community. Recreation and entertainment are within easy reach at Little Manatee River State Park, Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, the TECO Manatee Viewing Center, Tampa attractions, Gulf Coast beaches, and area golf courses. Access to State Road 674, US Highway 301, and Interstate 75 makes traveling to Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, cruise terminals, and Tampa International Airport simple. Medical care is nearby at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital-South, Manatee Memorial Emergency Center at Sun City Center, urgent care centers, pharmacies, and medical offices throughout the South Shore area. Whether you are searching for a newer Wimauma home, a gated 55+ community near Tampa, a Florida retirement home, a seasonal residence, or an active adult home with a 3-car garage and bonus room, 5513 Little Path Drive offers the space and resort lifestyle you have been looking for.