Welcome to your sweet home at 2048 ground squirrel dr, new port richey, fl in the upscale community of nature's hideaway. Your superb 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage home sits on a fantastic lot on a quiet street! This is a no flood & non evacuation zone with low hoa & house did not sustain any damage from the storms. Key exterior features are covered front & back porches, carriage lights, private mailbox, double driveway & tropical landscaping including fruit bearing trees in the fully fenced backyard with 2 gates on each side of the home. As you step inside through the front red door with half moon glass design, you'll love the soaring ceilings & floors dressed in ceramic tile (no carpet). The open concept floor plan consists of the foyer, kitchen, dining & living rooms. The wonderful kitchen features laminate counters, mosaic tile backsplash, plentiful cabinets, newer stainless steel appliances & porcelain double sink. Create priceless memories during mealtime in the large dining room featuring a beautiful chandelier & double sliding glass doors to the lanai. Relax in the huge living room featuring a cool ceiling fan. After a long day, retreat to the primary bedroom suite with private bathroom. The primary bedroom can easily accommodate king size furniture & has a ceiling fan & large walk in closet. The private bathroom consists of a sink, expansive laminate counter, cabinet storage & a generous sized step in shower. In this split floor plan, the secondary bedrooms are located on the opposite wing of the home. These bedrooms feature built in closets, extra shelving & ceiling fans. The full bathroom has a nice vanity with storage, linen closet in the hall & tub/shower combo. Wonderful bonus: the entire interior has been freshly painted in a neutral color (june 2025). There is a dedicated laundry room with washer & dryer machines included. The following have been replaced with proper county permits: garage door (12/2020); ac & has warranty (5/2020); roof 5/2013. This home is zoned for excellent schools & has a trinity zip code. Location is perfect near shopping, restaurants, schools, parks/recreation facilities, medical plazas, places of worship, beaches & tourist attractions. Make this your future home!