MULTI-HOME COMPOUND!! Old World Florida charm, natural beauty, serenity and spectacular sunsets meet the modern farmhouse style and design of this custom home, cottage and studio situated on a 3.91 acres lakefront paradise with 128 feet of frontage on Lake Keen, zoned ASC-1 (bring your horses and/or other farm animals). Located in the heart of the historical town of Lutz, this property is just minutes from all the conveniences of daily living with easy access to top-rated educational institutions including USF, Lutz Preparatory School, Carrollwood Day School, Corbett Prep School, Academy of the Lakes; and medical facilities such as the renowned Moffitt Cancer Center, Advent Health, VA and BayCare Hospitals.

Your travel along the tree-lined drive opens to a "hidden treasure" meticulously created by the owners as their vision became a reality in 2019. This unique property includes a 4,560 sq.ft./5 bedroom/4 full bath main house built by Custom Builder, Boger Homes; a completely renovated 3 bedroom/1 bath cottage (915 sq.ft.) with screened porch, 2 bedroom/1 bath studio (979 sq.ft.); an oversized 2-car red barn style detached garage (27x35) with full bath plus second floor living area/game room (14x35) w/mini-split AC; two "tuff" sheds (large barn-style and tool storage) and pump house for well pump; custom built treehouse playground and lakefront fire pit all surrounded by a grandfather camphor and oak tree; mulberry, peach and magnolia trees and an extensive collection of ginger plants (just to name a few!). Truly a horticulturalist's dream!

The main house, equipped with a Kohler 20kw whole house generator, boasts wide plank maple engineered wood flooring in downstairs living area, a custom designed kitchen with butler's pantry, separate prep kitchen, GE monogram professional style appliances, over-sized island with seating for six, breakfast area banquette; convenient and spacious laundry/mudroom with tons of storage, built-in extra refrigerator and adjacent office (both with lake views); large dining room with custom wainscoting and double door access to the front porch; Great Room with gas fireplace and lake view, shiplap surround; Study/Den/Library with decorative gas fireplace, custom book shelving and cozy reading nook, double door access to the wrap around front porch w/trex flooring; primary bedroom with picturesque lake views, luxurious primary bath boasting a hydrologic soaking tub and walk-in shower with multiple shower heads, custom designed walk-in closet with shelving/storage units, double door access to screened back porch (33x13) with gas fireplace and trex flooring where you can enjoy your morning coffee, meals and evening sunsets overlooking serene Lake Keen.
Ascend the grand staircase, highlighted by a lighthouse style post with dimmable lantern at the foyer level, to the gallery connecting to a 14 x17 bunk room with lake view plus two walk-in closets; two additional bedrooms with Jack and Jill bath; fourth bedroom with adjoining hall full bath and a 12x14 bonus room with lake view.

The details of this private oasis including the main house, garage w/additional upstairs living space, guest cottage, studio, playground, storage sheds and surrounding grounds are too numerous to mention here. Please access the attached feature sheets for full explanations. The true value and captivating feeling of this property can only be seen in person. Schedule your private tour today!