PARADISE FOUND !! This stunning gentleman's estate sits on 8.6 acres of tree-shaded tranquility in highly-desirable CENTRAL FLORIDA, just minutes from Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Tampa, Orlando , and the gulf and Atlantic beaches. Located less than 4 miles north of I-4, it is also conveniently located to renowned universities (USF, UCF and the new Florida Polytechnic University), hospitals (Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Heart of Florida, Watson Clinic), shopping, and a multitude of businesses. Electric ornate gate opens to the 400' pavered tree-lined driveway. Bring the horses (2 cross-fenced pastures). Use the 40'x 60' detached garage/workshop for safe storage of valuable cars, motorcycles and RVs -- includes 16' ceilings, 14' high garage doors, loft storage, compressed air lines, welding-capable electrical system, and workshop. Luxury and superior quality abound in the 4800 sf custom-built brick home, from the gourmet kitchen to the free-form waterfall pool to the exquisite millwork throughout. Professional gas cook center, double convection ovens, SS Thermador appliances, prep island, large pantry, solid-wood Cherry cabinets and granite counters will make cooking a dream. Relax your cares away in the massive 22x29 master bdrm that opens to the screened pool & lanai and the master bath with solid Cherry cabs, granite counters, two-person jetted spa and two-person glass-brick walled shower. Separate wet bar, 12'ceil throughout, upstairs 12x24 game room/guest suite w/full bath.