The Anderson House, now available for
purchase, is filled with original, intricate
mahogany woodwork that was used for its
formal staircase, and nine mantelpieces. With
five bedrooms, nine fireplaces and a third floor
ballroom, this home tops 8,000 square feet. It is
known for its roomy wraparound front porch
and its upper floor porches that add character
to its imposing Victorian design. In 1982, it was
placed on the U.S. Registry of Historic Places.
This magnificent estate occupies threequarters
of an acre in Hyde Park overlooking
downtown Tampa, a block off picturesque
Bayshore Boulevard. The rock solid home has
been lovingly kept in pristine condition by its
owners with renovations and repairs made as
needed throughout this three-story masterpiece
of fine craftsmanship.
You can find details that make the mansion
impossible to duplicate today. From the grand
staircase to its fine crystal chandeliers to the
third floor ballroom, you will find a world that
no longer exists, where guests would gather for
social occasions. This was a time of elegance.
It has continuously been updated over the
years, and now has a spacious commercial
kitchen that can be adapted for many uses. In
the rear of the property, there is a paved parking
lot that can accommodate more than 20 vehicles,
and the property stretches from road to road
at the Davis Island Bridge. The large backyard
has a beautiful fountain shaded by oak trees.
In addition to being a gorgeous place to live
in a very desirable area, it is designated as a
mixed use commercial/residential property,
so it is open to any number of uses.
With 14 rooms and 12-foot ceilings, this
is a home that F. Scott Fitzgerald’s fictional
character Jay Gatsby would have wanted for
Daisy and himself. Being so centrally located
and because of its iconic history, this one-ofa
kind residence has endless possibilities for
anyone who appreciates the glory of a time
long past. Some have pictured a boutique hotel
for the property, or envisioned converting it
into a world famous restaurant, or to house an
institute or company’s headquarters. It is near
the burgeoning downtown with Jeff Vinik’s $3
billion Water Street development and future
University of South Florida Medical School.
Whatever its fate, you can be assured that it
will continue to be one of South Tampa’s most
iconic homes and an incredible investment
opportunity at the perfect location. 9
STEVE POISALL
106 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2018
This pageant queen’s
bedroom has a view of
burgeoning downtown
Tampa.
The second floor landing is the perfect place for
respite or reflection before heading up to socialize
in the ballroom or to host a board meeting.