AVAILABLE SOON to serious buyers by appointment only. Originally constructed by a builder for his own family, this custom Spanish Mediterranean pool home is located in one of the most desirable pockets in South Tampa (no thru traffic). Walk to top rated Roosevelt Elementary School, Starbucks, gourmet ice cream, pizza, breakfast, spas, galleries, and Bayshore park. Convenient access to Downtown, Tampa General Hospital, Selmon Expressway, MacDill Air Force Base, and Tampa International Airport. The home and its grounds are sited for beauty, privacy, and safety having withstood multiple hurricanes without any resulting damage or flooding. The home sits well back from and is elevated several feet above street level with a stone retaining wall. Two oak trees frame the north facing front yard and provide year round shade to the porch, driveway, and expansive level graded front lawn. Manicured podocarpus hedges provide privacy. By contrast, the backyard's southern exposure warms the screened pool, spa and private deck for relaxing or entertaining. The home itself combines quality, elegance, and thoughtful design. Underneath the genuine stucco exterior, the two story home is constructed from solid concrete block masonry. Inside you find saltillo tile flooring protecting the foyer, dining room, study/office, and central two story atrium enhancing natural light and circulation beyond just aesthetic beauty. Further in, Brazilian teak hardwood flooring covers the main living areas, upstairs hallways, and bedrooms. Chandeliers, skylights, plantation shutters, interior windows and balcony, and crown molding throughout the home complement the elegant ambience with lighting, style, and comfort. The custom designed kitchen is well equipped and thoughtfully laid out. Level five granite covers high end Omega cabinetry on the island, countertops, and minibar. The center island itself contains an undermounted farmhouse sink, paneled dishwasher, and a number of other hidden conveniences, as well as a casual seating along the far side for breakfast or late night snacking. The kitchen and living room overlook and provide easy access to the screened pool deck, which also accommodates an outdoor barbeque grill with a dedicated gas line again for relaxing or entertaining. The staircase leading upstairs consists of Brazilian teak hardwood treads, Spanish style tile risers, and wrought iron handrails. On the second floor you find the bedrooms, full bathrooms, and a convenient laundry room. All bedrooms contain flush mounted ceiling fan lights. All bedroom closets come equipped with custom built ins, including the walk in master bedroom closet. The ensuite master bath is custom designed for comfort and convenience. Dual his and hers vanities provide mount high arch Signature Hardware faucets and ambient lighting, and protected by Turkish travertine backwall and granite countertops. Soft close Omega cabinets provide convenient storage options and additional electrical outlets hidden behind the center drawers. The large walk in shower is adorned floor to ceiling in Turkish travertine, with a Signature Hardware rainshower head and sprayer, and two large hidden recessed shelves. The huge undermounted soaker tub comes with a waterfall faucet and sprayer, again protected by granite tops and surrounded in Turkish travertine making the perfect private retreat at the end of the busy day.