11763 taylor road

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Come home to this stunning custom-built, 3,490 square-foot chalet featuring three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and one half-bathroom, situated on 5.15 acres with 155 feet of prime water frontage on Hillsborough County’s largest ski lake, Lake Thonotosassa. Enjoy the serene beauty of Cypress-lined lake views from every bedroom and common living space in this magnificent home. Bring your boating dreams to life, with the property extending well into the lake, allowing for considerable redesigning and improvement of the dock to meet your needs. The home's exterior boasts great curb appeal, with stacked stone accentuating the hardy board siding, creating a classic multilevel lake chalet vibe. The upper floor seamlessly combines your kitchen, dining room, living room, and study with an expansive primary suite, all featuring beautiful hardwood floors and tile in all wet areas. Access the expansive screened and covered balcony from the living room or via a private entrance from the primary suite. Your kitchen serves as a huge blank slate for culinary adventures, with ample counter space, abundant cabinets, a closet-style pantry, and convenient covered access to the oversized carport. Take in incredible views of the cypress trees and lake through the beautiful A-frame picture windows in the living room, complete with vaulted ceilings and a stacked stone-accented grand fireplace and hearth. Step downstairs into the guest quarters, which include two mirror-image ensuite guest bedrooms connected by a spacious tiled family room with sliding door access to the screened and covered porch. The guest level also provides access to the walk-out basement/mechanical room, where you have easy access to all of the home's major systems for convenient maintenance. This space offers ample storage with quick access to the downstairs porch and backyard. The basement features a valuable livability improvement with a solar system feeding a Tesla battery, providing peace of mind during adverse weather conditions, with the seller paying off the system at closing. Expertly landscaped with native plants that thrive year-round in Florida's warm and sunny climate, this property requires minimal watering. The uplands of your 5.15 acres offer expansive areas for potential additional structures, with a simple path to clearing space. Store your tractor, car, or boat under the conveniently placed portable garage. Live your life your way in this property that offers the freedom of no HOA or deed restrictions, combined with a picturesque haven on the shores of Tampa Bay's second-largest lake. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this beautiful property in person.