Looking for a warm & inviting lake estate that's is only 20 min.to downtown Tampa? Your heart will soar once you've discovered this beautiful home located on Lake Brant, a 70-acre ski lake just north of Avila.Offering 325' of waterfront, the home creates a wonderful marriage of interior & exterior living spaces. An oversized covered & finished outdoor living room connects to a beautiful oversized pool. Adjacent to the main home is a cozy carriage house with 2BRS, kitchen, bath & LR/DR that is perfect for mother-in-laws suite, extended stay guests or live-in household help. The home's design, with high pitched metal roof, stacked stone & stained columns blend masterfully to create the perfect ambiance for the home's lakeside setting. Loads of covered, finished porches greet you & are prevalent throughout the home's design extending living areas to the outdoors. The warmth of the home's interior finishes including heavy mouldings, antique wood ceilings, solid walnut wood floors, paneled wood & stack stone walls, & custom cabinetry & granite, create a rich but understated, comfortable feel. To take advantage of the water, a rustic boat house with covered boat lift & concrete floating dock is a focal point for family gatherings & entertaining. After a day on the lake, soak in the Jacuzzi or relax on the 1000sf screened lanai w/fireplace, grilling area; dining/living/entertaining areas.4 garages, circular driveway & finished basketball court complete this beautiful offering.