16268 GATOR HOLE RD

KEYSTONE, ODESSA: WORLD CLASS SUNSET VIEWS + CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON SKI-SIZED LAKE CHURCH- THE LARGEST KEYSTONE AREA LAKE CLOSEST TO WESTSHORE/TAMPA/SAFETY HARBOR, DUNEDIN/CLEARWATER. Beautifully positioned at the center of Church Lake, one of the largest lakes in Keystone, Odessa (highly coveted Tampa Bay community- 20 mins. to Tampa Intl. Airport- known for ski-lakes & rural zoning- horses welcome per property size). Constructed to last, designed to impress- this modern-industrial lakefront home is located on one of the Premier ski-lakes in the Keystone Lakes region of Odessa, Florida (of approx. 40 natural, not man made, lakes in Keystone, Church Lake is actually one of the largest; it is one of the closest to Tampa, & connects to smaller Echo Lake). With “Can’t-Turn-Away Sunset Views”, this property is 6 yrs new. The current (& only second) owners added so much to the original property- DOUBLING the interior living area, PLUS: new 24’ X 18’ main dock & 5’ X 35’ walkway; new water treatment system, new pro-landscaping, new property gates, 8 new exterior fans… & the second floor views from the 500 s.f. Covered outdoor deck are jaw dropping! This spectacular 2400 s.f. Home w/3400 total s.f was over-engineered from the foundation to the roof by the original owner- himself a Geo-technical engineer: 6 foot concrete footers under the foundation (vs. of 24”), a concrete slab 50% thicker than standard rated to support car lifts, all-metal home framing vs. wood, commercial grade metal-clad wiring throughout, 4-6 inches of spray foam insulation, powder-coated steel exterior, metal roof fastened w/screws rather than nails, double-impact hurricane rated glass on every window and door! Upper living area features soaring ceilings, clerestory windows, exposed ductwork,+walls of impact sliding-glass doors that open to wide Lake views. Kitchen has custom poured extra-thick concrete counters/waterfall island & oversized stainless sink; stainless appliances, wine fridge. Above the island hang custom pendant lights- salvaged & created from a 100 year-old Florida ship. In the living room, linear fireplace is framed by a hand-built mantle plus floating shelves crafted from the property’s original century old home- so that the house carries a piece of its history forward. Primary suite includes a large walk-in closet, a beautiful en-suite bathroom & another closet w/washer & dryer inside. 2nd bedroom features $6000 Murphy bed. Both bathrooms showcase slate/porcelain tile. Attic provides plenty storage.General Contractor was hired to ingeniously create more living space while preserving the homes’ original intent of a 4 car garage. 8 impact-resistant garage doors have been enhanced for privacy with tinted solar-shields, 2 new mini split a/c systems installed, brand new walls were erected w/insulation, new ceilings installed w/recessed lighting, new electrical outlets were positioned to make life easy, & concrete flooring was professionally treated & polished- all adding 1000 ft.² + to this beautiful home. Even so, the 8 Impact Hurricane All Glass garage doors are still functional!!! A downstairs 3rd bedroom/bath has been designed, but not contracted (last bid @ 30K -paid additionally at Closing if desired). Work Relo motivates this sale at less than invested! Westchase area, No HOA fees! 15 mins. to Tampa Intl Airport/ 25 mins.Downtown Tampa/25 minutes to Gulf Beaches! Short Term Rentals OK (a 7 days per County!) Top Schools, & Zoned AR- farm pets welcome!