Welcome to your magnificent home at 11726 belle haven dr, new port richey, fl in the upscale gated community of waters edge. This popular barrington model features 5 bedrooms + office + loft/bonus, 3 bathrooms & 3 car garage with just over 3500 heated sqft. This home lies on an oversized lot. 26 acre or nearly 12,000sqft with a huge back yard with plenty of room for a pool. This amazing home was made for indoor outdoor entertaining as the lanai & yard are accessible through multiple glass sliding doors from the primary bedroom, living room, dinette, family room & guest bedroom suite. The expanded pavered, covered & screened lanai is an ideal place to host a party. Marvelous exterior features are tile roof, stacked stone with stucco, tropical landscaping, accent lighting, rain gutters, big driveway, front courtyard & partial vinyl fencing. As you step inside through the wonderful double french glass doors, you will fall in love with the open floor plan & gorgeous wood look, porcelain tile floors. The open floor plan consists of the foyer, kitchen, dinette, living, dining & family rooms. The gourmet kitchen features quartz counters, stainless steel appliances (fridge, cooktop, built in oven, microwave, dishwasher, disposal), breakfast bar, moveable island currently set to extend the breakfast bar, upgraded tile backsplash, premium wood cabinets with upper molding & hardware & walk in pantry & another walk in storage room that utilizes the space under the stairs. Create family memories over dinner in the formal dining room (the bookcases against the wall are not built in) or relax in the bright family room. Retreat to the first floor primary bedroom suite with tray ceiling, dual walk in closets & private bathroom. The relaxing primary bathroom consists of dual sinks, quartz counters, matching cabinets, garden soaking tub, separate shower, shower bench, glass enclosure & private toilet closet. On the opposite wing of the home is a guest bedroom suite with shower/tub combo bathroom (potential pool bath). Do you work from home? The dedicated office with double french doors is located off the kitchen. To summarize, the first level consists of the following rooms: foyer, kitchen, walk in pantry, storage room, living room, dining room, dinette, office, primary bedroom & bathroom, guest bedroom, 2nd bathroom & laundry room. On the second level, you will find the bonus room/loft, 3 more bedrooms, 1 more full bathroom & utility storage closet with 2 sets of hvac systems. The loft/bonus room features a built in media center & is wired for surround sound stereo system just like the family room. All of the bedrooms can comfortably fit king size furniture. The upstairs 3rd bathroom features corian counters & a pocket door to separate the vanity area from the toilet & tub/shower for added privacy. More details to love: 240 volt ev outlet in the garage for your electric vehicle, central vacuum, water softener, many fans to circulate cool breezes, crown molding throughout most of the 1st level, high baseboards, led lights, complimentary warm colors, archway entrances, recessed lighting & blinds and/or curtain rods on the windows & sliding glass doors. Both ac systems were replaced in 6/2020 & water heater 2017. The hoa fee includes reclaimed irrigation, trash 2x weekly with recycling, spectrum cable tv & internet, security & amenities like pool, splashpad, gym, clubhouse, basketball/pickleball courts & fishing pier/dock. Make this your future home!