Enjoy direct access to the University of West Florida trail system through a gate in your own private, shaded backyard. Tucked away on a cul-de-sac in Valley Ridge Estates, this beautifully maintained and extensively updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick home offers 2,119 square feet on a privacy-fenced .26-acre lot. Inside, the spacious living room features a high ceiling, gas fireplace, and sliding doors to the covered, screened patio. The eat-in kitchen offers an island, pantry, and abundant cabinet space, complemented by new quartz countertops, a new refrigerator, and a gas oven with air-fryer function. Just off the kitchen, the light-filled formal dining room can easily serve as an office, playroom, or second living space. The split floor plan places the large primary suite in its own wing with a walk-in closet and beautifully remodeled bath featuring a double vanity and custom walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms and an updated guest bath are located on the opposite side. New LVP flooring runs through the living areas and bathrooms, with new carpet in all four bedrooms and new baseboards throughout the main living areas. Mature trees shade the backyard, where you will also find the screened patio, storage shed, and a versatile lean-to ideal for additional storage or an outdoor grilling area. A 2025 tankless gas water heater, 2021 roof, 2020 HVAC system, interior laundry room, and two-car garage add comfort and convenience. Direct trail access, a private backyard, and extensive move-in-ready updates create a combination that is hard to find.