This dazzling, custom-built, waterfront, pool home has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and is sure to satisfy even the most discerning home buyer! Located on a wide and very navigable canal that leads to the spring-fed, 2600-acre Lake Tarpon, the home features a covered boat lift as well as a covered tandem jet ski lift! The chef's kitchen has luxurious maple wood cabinetry, stainless-steel GE Profile appliances including a built-in double oven. The kitchen countertops and island are adorned with exquisite level 3 granite. The cozy family room off the kitchen features a fireplace with a stone accent wall and incorporated surround sound system. The first floor also has a game room with built-in bar, convenient guest/pool bath, fifth bedroom with a fixtured desk that can easily become a home office and a large formal dining room. After making your way up the classic wooden staircase you will be greeted by the open wood-floored loft that leads to three additional spare bedrooms, laundry room, spare bathroom and the master suite. The master bedroom has a walk-in California style closet, garden tub, standalone shower, dual separate granite top vanities and sliding glass doors leading out to the balcony overseeing the pool and waterfront. The custom build of this home encompasses rugged block and stucco construction reinforced with 50 pilings and upgraded 2X6 second story framing. The crystalline pool was recently upgraded to saltwater chlorination and also has a new heat pump. The backyard is fenced, and the seawall consists of corrugated vinyl paneling. The large dock even has enclosed aluminum bar fencing and doubles as an additional outdoor entertaining area. The large 2-car garage contains a 220-volt charging station for an electric car. Your vehicle and this entire home can be powered by the full array of photovoltaic solar panels on the roof. The garage additionally has an entryway into the home through a climate-controlled extra-large utility room. The water heater has its own solar panel on the roof as well as a Kinetico whole-home water filtration system. This home is one-of-a-kind, situated close to world-renowned beaches, fantastic shopping, two airports, highly rated schools, Tampa, historic St. Petersburg and the springs and pristine wilderness of the Nature Coast. Lake Tarpon is the largest lake in the tri-county area and has excellent fishing, boating, jet skiing, tubing, lakefront dining by boat and even a slalom course for water sports! This home has been both a family home and a successful short-term rental (Home was getting between $450-$579 a night depending on the season set up only as a 4-bedroom Airbnb). Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this stunning property your own!
