This GORGEOUS Italianate CUSTOM home, built-in 2006, was modeled after its vintage counterpart on Amelia Island. It offers so much more than many of the new construction homes in the area. Situated on a HALF acre, seconds from Downtown Tampa, location and amenities will have you drooling. Come on in from the slate-tiled front porch to spacious warmth. The entryway provides a stunning view of the formal dining room, great room with 22’ volume ceilings and the stunning cherry-stained staircase. The great room custom features include lighted, built-in entertainment center with granite-faced gas fireplace, custom tile and double mahogany french doors. The GOURMET kitchen is equally striking with cherry cabinetry, granite countertops and breakfast bar, recessed and custom lighting, a pantry anybody would love and stainless-steel appliances including 5 burner gas cooktop and double oven. You also have an adjacent butler’s pantry with sink. The under-stairs closet doubles as the media closet. Two bedrooms and a full bath are situated on the south side and just behind the kitchen is an office/bedroom and the full pool bath. Upstairs is an ENTIRE ENSUITE. The loft area is perfect for watching a late-night movie or catching up on reading. The OVERSIZED laundry is ready for your biggest cleaning spree. It is also home to the central vacuum cleaner. No place is safe for a dust bunny. There is a large walk-in closet and full bath in the hall. Double doors lead into the 12X22 master bedroom. French doors lead out onto a private balcony and offer a tree-topped view of the Buffalo Soldiers park. The master bath contains double sinks, linen closet, garden jacuzzi tub, walk-in closet, water closet and a shower for two. At 16x15, it’s almost as big as the bedroom. The slate and glass-tiled screened lanai will quickly become your favorite place to relax. With 4 custom outdoor ceiling fans to keep you cool and ready-to-go natural gas hook up for your drop-in grill, this is a BBQ haven. The oversized detached 2 car garage can double as a workshop with the added cabinetry and the adjacent airconditioned office/studio is ready for the work at home professional that can’t be disturbed. It also has a receptacle to attach a generator and power the house. Last but by no means least, there is a welcoming POOL complete with three gorgeous lion head fountains, spa jets and lighting (option available for saltwater). Other amenities are attached in the listing. Please ask for a copy. Property is two folios, each ¼ acre. Vacant lot (182869-0000) will convey with the subject property (182868-0000) at closing. (Sellers will NOT sell separately).