5226 BRIGHTON SHORE Dr Apollo Beach, FL 33572

5226 Brighton Shore Drive | Apollo Beach, FL 33572 | MiraBay | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,885 Sq Ft Some homes check every box. Others make you slow down the moment you walk through the front door. Nestled within the award-winning waterfront community of MiraBay, this beautifully maintained Key West-inspired single-story home offers the perfect balance of elegant design, thoughtful updates, and the relaxed coastal lifestyle that makes Apollo Beach one of Tampa Bay's most desirable places to call home. At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen was designed for gathering. Stone countertops, solid wood cabinetry, a large center island, built-in oven, gas cooktop, generous pantry, and abundant workspace make it equally suited for everyday living and entertaining. French doors open to your own private outdoor retreat featuring a screened lanai, brick paver patio, outdoor grilling area, and a sparkling heated pool, creating the perfect setting for weekend cookouts, family gatherings, or quiet evenings under the Florida sky. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful escape, a large walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath featuring dual stone vanities, a hydro-massage soaking tub, and a separate walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests, while the impressive 14' x 24' bonus room offers endless flexibility as a media room, game room, fitness room, or second living space. A dedicated front office with custom crown molding makes working from home both comfortable and inspiring. Significant recent improvements provide exceptional peace of mind, including a brand-new roof (August 2025), fresh exterior paint (August 2025), upgraded HVAC systems (2022 and 2024), reverse osmosis water filtration in kitchen, central vacuum system, and a pool heater upgraded in 2023. Lifetime transferrable Roof warranty and 165+ mph rated roof. The items that do not convey: Washer / Dryer Life in MiraBay is about so much more than the home itself. Start your mornings with a walk along miles of scenic trails, spend the afternoon relaxing at one of two heated resort-style pools, meet friends at the community cafe, or enjoy a game of pickleball, tennis, or basketball. Residents also enjoy kayaks and paddleboards, beautiful parks, a private boat launch, and golf cart-friendly streets that lead directly to the MiraBay Shopping Plaza with restaurants, grocery shopping, salons, and everyday conveniences just minutes away. Perfectly positioned in Apollo Beach, this home also provides convenient access to Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, MacDill Air Force Base, shopping, dining, and Interstate 75. ******What the Seller Loves "One of the things we've loved most is how naturally this home brings everyone together. Family and friends always gather around the kitchen island before making their way outside to the pool, and the open layout makes every space feel connected. Having a dedicated office has given us incredible flexibility as our needs have changed over the years. We also love the peace of mind that comes with all of the recent improvements, the new roof and HVAC systems and the whole-house water filtration system. Beyond our front door, MiraBay has truly become part of our lifestyle, it's a place that has always felt like home."