By the end of the first month, every two-bedroom home tells its own story. In one, the second bedroom has a desk, a good chair and a door that closes at 9 AM. In another, it is a guest room with fresh towels folded at the foot of the bed, waiting for the visitors who fly in every February. In a third, two friends split the rent and never wait on the shower. At The Central on Orange Lake, our two-bedroom floor plans are built to hold all of those stories, and a few more.
This is the next stop in Step Inside The Central, where we open the doors to the homes and spaces that make up our corner of Downtown New Port Richey.
The Two-Bedroom at a Glance
- Floor plans: The Cara Cara, two bedrooms and two baths, 894 square feet, and the Valencia, two bedrooms and two baths, 989 to 1,215 square feet
- Kitchen: Stone countertops, wood cabinetry, subway tile backsplash and full-size stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave and disposal
- Living: Bright open concept, high ceilings, wood plank vinyl flooring, ceiling fans, energy-efficient windows and LED lighting
- Storage: Large closets plus extra storage
- Laundry: Washer and dryer in the home
- Outside: Private patio or balcony
- Pets: Up to two, with no breed or size restrictions
Two Oranges, Two Sizes
Our floor plans carry citrus names, a nod to Orange Lake across the street. The Cara Cara takes its name from the pink-fleshed navel orange and is the more compact of the two, at 894 square feet. The Valencia is named for Florida’s classic juice orange and comes in several layouts from 989 to 1,215 square feet. Both have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the same stone-and-wood kitchen and the same in-home washer and dryer, so the choice really comes down to how much room you want to spread out.
Splitting It With a Roommate
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms is the roommate math that works. Nobody waits on the shower, nobody negotiates shelf space at a shared sink, and large closets keep each person’s things on their own side of the hall. The washer and dryer in the home takes laundry off the list of things to coordinate, and the open living space gives you somewhere to share a pizza without anyone having to give up their room.
A Home Office With a Door
For anyone who works from home, the second bedroom changes the whole workday. A desk in the corner of the living room means the job never quite leaves. A desk behind a door means you can close it at 5 o’clock and be home. Our homes are designed to bring in natural light, which matters more when you spend eight hours in a room, and an electronic thermostat and ceiling fan keep the office comfortable through a Florida afternoon. When it is time for a break, Orange Lake and Sims Park are right across the street.
Room for the People Who Visit
Live in Florida long enough and you learn that company is coming, especially once the weather up north turns. A second bedroom means the people who visit get a real bed and their own bathroom instead of the couch. Then you get to show off Downtown: coffee in the morning, an afternoon in Sims Park, dinner on Main Street and a show at Richey Suncoast Theatre, all without moving the car.
Space for Two Lives Under One Roof
When two people share a home, a second bedroom is breathing room. It can be a home gym, a craft studio, a reading room or simply the place where one person’s early alarm does not wake the other. A second bathroom ends the morning race to the mirror. The larger Valencia layouts, up to 1,215 square feet, give two schedules, two wardrobes and maybe a dog or two room to settle in.
Step Outside the Front Door
Every two-bedroom shares the same backyard. Down by the water, the Lakeside Pavilion has a grill and a fire pit for evenings with neighbors. There is kayak storage for the river, bike racks for Downtown, on-site EV chargers, a dog washing area and pet waste stations. Controlled access, reserved resident parking, valet trash service and a secure package delivery area handle the everyday, and on-site management and maintenance teams are close by. Past the gate, the shops and restaurants of the Downtown District supported by New Port Richey Main Street are a few blocks away.
Two-Bedroom Apartments at The Central: Frequently Asked Questions
How big are the two-bedroom apartments at The Central on Orange Lake?
The Cara Cara is 894 square feet, and the Valencia ranges from 989 to 1,215 square feet. Both have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
What is the difference between the Cara Cara and the Valencia?
Size. The Cara Cara is the more compact two-bedroom, and the Valencia offers several larger layouts. Both share the same finishes and in-home washer and dryer.
Do the two-bedroom apartments have two bathrooms?
Yes. Both the Cara Cara and the Valencia have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Can I have pets in a two-bedroom at The Central?
Yes. The Central on Orange Lake welcomes up to two pets per home, with no breed or size restrictions.
How do I check two-bedroom availability?
Visit the floor plans page at thecentralonorangelake.com or call or text the leasing office at 727.478.0770.
Life at The Central
Two bedrooms can mean a lot of different things. Come find out what it means for you. Take a look at our community amenities, check floor plans and availability, or schedule a tour. You can also call or text 727.478.0770 to learn more about life here.
