Golfview "South Carolina Low-Country" Estate in the heart of Tampa

Sunday, March 22, 2009

This fabulous custom brick "South Carolina Low Country" style home on .4 acre gated lot in the heart of the prestigious Golfview neighborhood of South Tampa is a showcase of quality and charm. With a downstairs master and living areas, this home is perfect for a single person that wants all downstairs living but also can accommodate a large family with 3 bedrooms and a large bonus room upstairs.

Enter the home through the front door to the grand two story formal foyer with black and white marble flooring and soaring 2 story ceilings. The foyer is flanked by formal living and dining rooms.

The large family room has antique brick floors. It has several windows for lots of natural light. The limestone wood burning fireplace is a dramatic focal point in the room. There are french doors that open off the rear of the room to the large brick patio and a covered porch. The family room has an opening to the kitchen and is also connected to the breakfast room.

The kitchen has all new appliances (including a 6 burner gas cook top, warming drawer, ice maker, wine cooler, and Miele Coffee Maker). There are white custom cabinets with under cabinet lighting, glass doors, and granite counter tops. Also there is a large cooking island. This kitchen is perfect for the "non cooker" or the gourmet chef.

The formal living and dining rooms flank the front foyer. They have wide plank heart of pine flooring and beautiful custom moldings. They are both large enough to accommodate many different furniture configurations.

The downstairs master suite has large windows overlooking the back yard and 3 walk-in closets with custom built-ins. The office is located off of the living room and master bedroom. It has custom shelving and a fireplace.

The master bathroom has vaulted ceilings and marble floors. There are two separate vanities, a jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower.

A formal staircase and a back staircase lead to the 2nd floor that has a large storage room, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is also a bonus room above the garage accessible from the family room that can be used as a 5th bedroom. The laundry room leads to a 4th bathroom and 3 car side-load garage.

The family room and breakfast room have French doors that lead to a covered porch and large fully landscaped garden with brick patios. This home is for the most discerning buyer.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Stephen Gay @ 813-380-4343 or e-mail sgay@smithandassociates.com »

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