Welcome to your waterfront paradise at 5425 drinkard dr, new port richey, fl. This fabulous 1 story canal front home on a big corner lot with 9,624 sqft features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & 2 car garage with 1,715 sqft of living space, offering the ultimate florida salt life lifestyle. From the moment you arrive, youll notice the expansive driveway providing ample parking for guests, boats & toys. Step inside and be greeted by a bright & airy open concept floor plan filled with natural light streaming through the double pane, thermal tinted, low e windows illuminating the interior together with the multiple light fixtures. Luxury vinyl flooring [12mm thickness & "sand beach" color] elegantly flows throughout the entire home. The open floor plan consists of the kitchen, living, dining & family rooms. The huge living room features chair molding which flows into the dining room which also features a built in cabinet & double glass sliding doors to the screened lanai. Generous in size is the family featuring a ceiling fan & another set of glass sliding doors to the lanai. The beautiful kitchen consists of new cabinetry with modern gold handles, recessed lights, deep farmhouse sink with gooseneck faucet, tray ceiling, artistic custom finish on the counters, complimentary marble look backsplash, floating shelves & stainless steel appliances including a french door fridge, dishwasher, disposal, microwave & convection oven/range. Retreat to your private primary suite which can accommodate king size furniture. The primary bathroom features shaker style gray cabinets, modern rectangular sink, cultured marble counter, tray ceiling, medicine cabinet & step in shower with hexagonal tile floor & large ceramic subway tiles. The second bedroom can also accommodate king size furniture & has dual closets. In this split plan, the third bedroom is located off the family room & has waterfront views. The full bathroom consists of dual sinks, tray ceiling, shaker style cabinets & tiled tub/shower combo. In the oversized garage, you'll find the newer water heater, laundry hookups, utility sink, generac power system for the generator, side door exit & hurricane rated garage door. Bonus: all the house systems have been updated too! Step outside to your backyard oasis where true indoor outdoor living comes to life! The covered portion of the screened lanai is massive with dimensions 40' x 12'. The screened lanai extends out for an additional patio space of approximately 23' x 20' with a firepit as its center. There are convenient 3 screen door exits into the fully fenced yard. Launch your kayak or paddleboard from your backyard or hop on your boat for a day of fishing. Your marvelous house will faces east so you can enjoy the setting sun painting the sky in vibrant colors every evening. Hop on your golf cart & cruise to downtown new port richey featuring fantastic restaurants, taverns, festivals, shopping & professional offices. Sims park is phenomenal for everyone with a playground, splash pad, walking paths along the river & an outdoor amphitheater. The public boat launch is just a few short minutes away where you can take your boat directly to the gulf of mexico or enjoy kayaking down the river. Robert k. Rees beach park is about 3. 8 miles away! The city of new port richey is bustling & thriving! Location is ideal near schools, beaches, medical plazas, shopping centers, restaurants, places of worship, airport & tourist attractions. Make this your future home!