***price improvement $1,799,999*** welcome home to this stately florida chic estate in exclusive weedon estates! Five spacious and luxurious bedrooms and 3. 5 marble surround bathrooms accompany a gourmet luxury kitchen that you must see. The home is just 10 minutes from dtsp; 15 min. From downtown tampa and 20 min to tia. This stunning, water access home sits on over three quarters of an acre adjacent to weedon island nature preserve and feels like a country setting close to urban amenities. Amazing indoor space flows right into two functional outside spaces on both the north and south sides of the property showcased by huge open sliders that bring the expansive backyard, pool and tranquil wooded backdrop right in. Set back from the road by a lush front lawn and elongated drive, the property, built in 2004, features an open floor plan flooded with natural light, eleven foot ceilings and exquisite luxury finishes that speak to the most discerning of homeowners. Solid brazilian cherry floors gleam throughout the home with a natural warmth and richness that blends refined interiors with the beauty of nature. The chefs kitchen is lavishly wrapped in full slabs of rare calacatta borghini italian marble and a level of finishes consistent with its opulence, like wolf and subzero appliances, custom bremtown cabinetry and commercial grade hood. The north outdoor kitchen features a brand new grill with counter wrapped in brazilian granite and sun shades for comfortable family meals, the same sun shades and brazilian granite can be found on the south outdoor kitchen enveloping the 5 burner stove with a waterfall edge. Past the pool and rear lawn the propertys magical, old florida waterfront is surrounded by majestic pine providing access out to the bay through tunnels of mangroves. Inside the home, an elegant open concept with tons of natural light functionality, elegance and luxury abound. Upstairs the owners retreat boasts two covered balconies for sunset views of the rear lawn or sunrise over weedon preserves entrance. Secluded on its own floor for privacy this generous suite has impressive storage, large seating area and stunning spa like bathroom of brazilian marble splashed in natural light. Two amazing walk in closets for him and her frame the upstairs owners retreat. The first level suite offers guests a private entrance and exquisite full bathroom. Main floor has an office with generous custom built ins and indoor laundry with utility sink while the three additional bedrooms (2 en suite bathrooms) boast custom closets and 12 raw linen drapes. The powder room offers full slab bianco statuario, the most precious of italian marbles, and lefroy brooks fixtures. Tons of new and updated luxury additions roof(2022); hwh(2024); gutters(2023); house generator(2023); 2 new ac units(2022,2024); sun shades(2023); hurricane window covers(2023); pool refinish/new equip(2024); 3 new luxury chandeliers(2022); key west window shutters(2023); pool awning(2023); outside grill(2024) and so many more... Call today for your private showing of this beautiful property! This is home!!!