5813 BAYSHORE BLVD Tampa, FL 33611

A BAYSHORE ADDRESS with a magnificent home attached! On almost one-half acre, this home was built for entertaining! Valet numerous cars here with ease. The front paver circle drive sweeps past grand stairs to the front entry lined with balusters like those on the famous 4.5-mile Bayshore sidewalk along the bay. The front porch has two seating areas and features heavy solid custom double entry doors. Just inside, the two-story foyer opens to a world of elegant charm! Architectural details include wainscoting, built-in shelving, tall baseboards and crown moldings. The spacious office/library with tray ceiling could easily be a living room. The large dining room is also topped by a lovely tray ceiling with crown detail and connects to the kitchen. The kitchen will excite any epicurean with solid wood flat shaker cabinets and stainless appliances, including a commercial-grade 6-burner gas stove with griddle and pot filler, as well as a large built-in refrigerator/freezer. Did we mention granite counter space galore? Currently acting as a bedroom, the bonus room with built-in desks and cabinetry just behind the kitchen could be a large pantry/prep room, planning office, wine room, or creative retreat! Chefs can easily converse with guests at the kitchen island, in the oversized breakfast area or in the large family room just beyond. Elegant built-in bookshelves and gas fireplace anchoring the family room add coveted South Tampa style. Going outside, simply open the French doors from the family room, and step into a fully-fenced resort! A generous recently re-stained wooden deck with two large seating areas overlooks a back yard oasis packed with valuable features! A very large paver area surrounds a meandering pool that is flanked by a wonderful waterfall grotto. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the basketball half court, and for those perfect Florida evenings, relax into the covered above-ground hot tub/spa with your favorite beverage. Mosquitos are kept away from your outdoor activities with BuzzOff misting system. Even with these features, there is an extensive lawn suitable for playing, relaxing and gardening with fruit trees lining one side. Back inside, all five spacious bedrooms are upstairs and filled with light! The master suite sits at the head of the stairs with a double door entry, two walk-in closets and a master bath area with two separate sink areas, separate shower and tub and private toilet room. With a secluded entry to the left of the master suite is the perfect private guest bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom. The third bedroom is big and bright and overlooks the front circle drive. The fourth bedroom (now acting as an enormous closet!) is washed in natural light and situated just around a corner to the right of the master suite. The fifth bedroom at the end of the hall is extremely large and could support an additional seating area, a play area, a home theater or multiple guests. Remarkably tall 3-car side-entry garage could support car lifts. Garage is oversized and separately air-conditioned! Gas generator (22kw - 200 amp load) installed in case of home power interruptions. 2019 roof. Close to Tampa Yacht Club, Ballast Point Park, shopping, sports, MacDill AFB, Bayshore Park, and everything else that South Tampa has to offer. 10 minutes to Hyde Park Village, Tampa International Airport, International Plaza and Westshore Mall. This is the quintessential South Tampa trophy! Sold As-Is.