Five minutes from downtown and South Tampa's chic Hyde Park district, discover the essence of waterfront living on Davis Islands in this Mediterranean revival custom pool home built by Sample Properties. No detail was overlooked in this wonderful collaboration between the owner, builder & designer, Franco Pasquale, with a personalized floor plan to take advantage of Florida living at its finest! The home boasts timeless architecture & high-end finishes including 12' ceilings down and 10' ceilings up, 2 story block construction, Icynene foam insulation, comprehensive smart home technology powered by Control4, an elevator, central vacuum & a whole house generator. Offering a blend of luxury and sensible function, entertaining is a breeze with the chef's kitchen featuring a center island that seats 4, granite countertops, Monogram appliances including a wall oven, Advantium (microwave / conventional oven), warming drawer and a Miele coffee bar. A wrought iron door leads you into the catering room/butlers pantry with plenty of storage space, an ice maker and wine refrigerator. The kitchen overlooks the spacious family room and dining area with beam ceilings and French doors overlooking the beautiful covered lanai for alfresco dining, gorgeous pool area and the incredible waterfront. The main level is complete with a beautiful custom wood paneled study & versatile bedroom and bathroom that is perfect for guests and functions as a pool bath. The elegant 2 story foyer with spiral staircase leads to the 3 additional bedrooms plus the master suite. The large, 20' x 27' master, with sitting area and fireplace, is designed as the homeowner's retreat. The 12' x 27' balcony takes full advantage of the water views. The master has a large, 250 square-foot, closet with dressing mirror and lighted shoe case, Enjoy relaxing by the resort like 14' x 48' pool complete with sun-shelf, fire-bowls and water jets or the 6' round upper lanai spa, sitting by the stone fireplace under the pergola or entertaining in the cabana with a full kitchen. Easy access to the open bay. 3 car air conditioned (2 car) garages with abundant storage space. A-rated school zone.