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.
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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