Three sets of french doors, along with a series of glass transomes, provide amazing views of Hillsborough Bay. Travertine marble flooring is used throughout the home and Venetian plaster has been applied to the interior walls, giving it an elegant and classic feel. The formal living room and dining room both feature arched pass-throughs and vaulted ceilings in addition to sophisticated three-part crown molding and unique, stone-cast baseboards. The decorative chandeliers in these rooms are works of art, as is the carved marble fireplace in the dining room. This home’s gourmet kitchen will please the most discerning cooks with its contemporary stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. Salmon-colored granite was used for the chef’s island and surrounding counters and workspace. The kitchen includes a spacious breakfast bar and a dedicated area for a large, informal dining table abutting the hurricane-impact picture windows that provide ever-changing views of Hillsborough Bay. Just off the kitchen is a 900-bottle, climate-controlled wine cellar with custom-fitted wine racks. 116 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 A wrought iron banister with a polished brass railing leads up to the split-level second floor. An interior balcony, known as a Juliet balcony, opens out through French doors from one of the en suite bedrooms and hangs over the staircase and foyer with views of the archways and columns. Also on the second level is a billiards room and a state-of-the-art gym that both open out to a covered balcony with views of the bay. The media room that is located on the far side of the billiards room is intimate and features tiered seating and a recessed surround sound system. However, it is the master retreat on the second floor that is most noteworthy. The master bedroom is open and spacious with an elegant tray ceiling and sophisticated lighting, while a glass panel door leads out to the oversized balcony that faces the bay. Adjoining the bedroom is a cozy, private sitting room with a gas fireplace. The large and airy master bath features a two-person jetted spa tub along with a grand shower stall
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