Custom barndominium-style homePrivate two-bedroom apartmentTwo guest bedroomsThree stallsTack and feed roomExpansive porchOpen great room
Melissa’s Hope is a custom barndominium-style home built by Homes by Laura, Inc. and a 2026 Parade of Homes Winner. Designed to blend everyday comfort, equestrian functionality, and long-term flexibility, the main level features an open great room, kitchen, walk-in pantry, office, primary suite, two guest bedrooms, and an expansive porch. A drive-through breezeway, tack and feed room, and three stalls create a seamless connection between the home and outdoor living. Upstairs, a private two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, living room, bathroom, and generous closet space offers flexibility for guests, extended family, or multigenerational living. Located on 5.86 acres in the wonderful, peaceful community of Winding Creek. Within the community, Winding Trails Ranch often hosts barrel races and other events. Far enough away from the crowded city life and only an hour drive down state road 64 to Anna Maria Island Beach. This lifestyle is one you will quickly fall in love with.
Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Doors: Outdoor Shower
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
Total structure area: 6,795
Total interior livable area: 3,973 sqft
Property
Parking
Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad
Attached garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Details: Garage Dimensions: 25x25
Features
Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Wrap Around
Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Farm, In County, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Zoned for Horses
Residential vegetation: Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
Details
Parcel number: 48202059
Zoning: A
Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Custom
Property subtype: Farm
Materials
Wood Frame
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Metal
Condition
Completed
New construction: Yes
Year built: 2026
Details
Builder name: Homes By Laura, INC.
Utilities & green energy
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Fire Hydrant, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected