18570 Council Crest Dr

Magnificent French Provencial style home privately located on 3.8 acres of pristine landscaping. Wow factor from start to finish! This gated community truly is special with only 12 homes in total for the community. If you are looking for peace and tranquility, look no further as you have found your forever home. The moment you turn into your property, you will find yourself lost in its beauty, from the spectacular circular drive complete with water fountain, to the breathtaking backyard lake view. Once inside you cannot help but notice the incredible length this architect/builder went through in planning this custom, one-of-a-kind home. Elegant and very tasteful, the attention to detail from the crown molding , hidden built-ins in each room, two sets of staircases, one for the grand entrance and the other for access to the second story from the pool and kitchen area. The living and dining room can handle large crowds for entertaining, equipped with a full wine/butler bar attached to the dining room. The kitchen is state of the art complete with Cambria Quartz countertops, Wolf six-burner gas cooktop, double ovens to include convection and warmer drawer, 2 Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers, a separate coffee bar, huge island for prepping large meals, solid wood cabinetry, built-in china cabinet to display, and a bonus kitchen secretary area adjacent to the walk-in pantry. The first floor master suite is secluded from the rest of the home and can be closed off by the French doors. The spacious master suite has a built-in chest of drawers, walk-in closet complete with in-wall ironing. The master suite contains a huge ensuite that has separate vanities, a spa-like whirlpool tub, and walk-in shower with dual rain heads. Located adjacent to the master suite is a large home office. Additionally on the first floor is a private guest quarters with separate full bath and walk-in closet. There is an oversized mud room and separate laundry room. The upstairs has 2 additional bedrooms connected by a jack and jill bathroom, as well as, a large flex space for a 2nd office. Hidden upstairs, there is a very spacious area for storage or to hold your home security equipment that can be cooled. The 2nd garage holds 3 vehicles as well or can be used as an efficiency or fitness space. This garage also has a full bathroom. There is an oversized saltwater pool, spa, covered outdoor patio area and an outside shower. Enjoying the outside beauty, you can view the lake and protected Cypress trees at the back of the property. Your personal view of deer, Florida cranes, squirrels, birds and many more of Florida's indigenous animals. The property is conveniently located near top-rated schools, shopping malls and much more. Only 20 minutes to Tampa International Airport or 30 minutes to downtown Tampa. Enjoy the peace and tranquility this spectacular property has to offer.