Special Custom Home built by Owner to Post Andrew Hurricane standards! Amazing construction w/ concrete block & steel foundation w/ 2’x6’ framing and beautiful Hardie Board to insulate, beautify and provide a quiet interior oasis w/ Hillsborough Bay views. The design of this home is not seen elsewhere in South Tampa. It offers privacy with private porches and decks, film covered windows and the placement on the lot.This home was renovated extensively 2 yrs ago including beautiful new wood floors. The home was built w/ lots of extras not seen often leaving an atmosphere of happy, tasteful living that needs to be seen to appreciate.The Foyer has inlaid floor detail to greet your guests.Large rooms & 9’ ceilings throughout the heated living areas + extensive 2 or 3 unheated rooms on 1st flr w/ a workshop & Security room.The LR has a wood (or gas) burning fireplace encased by built in cabinetry, marble & a Wet Bar w/ refrigerator AND a private deck for entertaining. The large Formal Dining Room for entertaining family and friends w/ moldings and lovely chair rail has a special nook for a corner cabinet. The large (length of house depth!) Kitchen/Family Room has 2 doors to an extensive covered porch for living and entertaining. The Kitchen has a large Eat In island for eating & entertaining. Additionally on the 2nd floor is a BR suite w/ a separate door, bath and an alcove. Up to the 3rd floor on a lovely wooden staircase are 2 French doors to your left to the Master Suite w/ very large BR & a private deck w/ partial Bay views, 2 Walk In Closets and an En Suite Bath w/ 2 cabinets/sinks, an enclosed toilet, a tub and a shower. A large Laundry Rm is on the same floor w/ 2 additional BRs, 1 w/ a private deck. Both large BRs on the floor have exquisite handpainted frieze work that are true works of art. The bath adjoining to these BRs has been constructed in a thoughtful way. Up to the 4th flr on another wooden staircase is a Loft/Office with beautiful full views of the Bay! There is a large interior elevator shaft from the garage to the 3rd flr awaiting the Buyers’ elevator! Please note a good deal of the nice furniture is available for purchase; “Move In Ready!” New roof in 2024 too. AND there is a highly coveted, extremely large attached 60’x125’ back yard lot included in this parcel to build your dream pool-lanai OR whatever!