Welcome to the rarest of hidden gems in the heart of South Tampa's coveted neighborhood, Culbreath Bayou. Ferncroft circle is nestled away in a picturesque, tree-lined pocket of "the Bayou," where you'll find an active and inviting community that is conveniently located within an A-rated school district, just half a mile from Mabry Elementary School & Coleman Middle School, .7 miles from St Mary's Day School, & less than 2 miles from PLANT High School! This tastefully renovated Colonial style 2-story home (with heated saltwater POOL!) is characterized by sophistication and timeless elegance, offering an unparalleled blend of modern amenities and classic charm. Recently redesigned to perfection, this home seamlessly marries functionality with charming & stylish aesthetics. The heart of the home is its gourmet kitchen fully renovated in 2021. Some of our favorite features include the 5-burner gas range with dual fuel convection oven & stainless steel vent hood, LG french door style refrigerator, ample counter space including kitchen island, deep undermount stainless steel sink with matte black Moen faucet, & a bonus feature: the built-in glass rinser adjoining the sink! Other noteworthy features include the navy & white shaker-style soft-close cabinets, Dolomite marble countertops with luxurious matte finish, on-trend neutral toned backsplash with patterned tile feature behind the stove, dimmable recessed lighting, & spacious pantry. The downstairs layout offers ample living space with formal living room, spacious family room with wet bar & beverage chiller, dining area attached to the kitchen with built-in shelving, & "the wine room," which could also be used as a formal dining room, home office, home gym, or playroom. The centerpiece of the lovely formal living room is the gas fireplace, which creates a warm & inviting ambiance as you enter the home. Enjoy a cozy fire with the push of a button on those rare but beautiful chilly Florida days. The newly renovated laundry room (2024) may even make laundry feel like less of a chore--white shaker cabinets, butcher block counters, side-by-side washer/dryer, and a lovely aesthetic. Outside, your sparkling pool is surrounded by a meticulously landscaped yard, and a spacious 16x35 side yard perfect for pets and kiddos to run around. You’ll enjoy this private paradise year-round where you can live the ideal Florida lifestyle! Back inside, check out the upstairs, where you'll find a newly renovated full guest bathroom (2024), and 4 bedrooms, including the large primary suite. Enter the primary suite through a bonus attached room that is great for a nursery or home office with its own walk-in closet. The primary bedroom is streaming with natural light through the bay windows and complemented by a lavish en-suite bath and oversized walk-in closet. An unexpected bonus is a staircase to spacious attic for all your additional storage needs! More noteworthy features of the home include: standing seam metal roof (2023), 2 new AC units (2024), updated electrical (2020), termite treatment (2021), engineered hardwood flooring throughout the the home (downstairs flooring replaced in 2021; upstairs and staircase flooring replaced 2024; flooring all matches throughout home), fully renovated powder room on 1st floor (2021), exterior paint (2023), interior paint throughout (SW "Sanctuary" 2024), updated irrigation & landscaping (2023), 50A hookup for RV/EV and hot tub, & termite treatment with ongoing warranty.