16106 GLASS LAKE DR Odessa, FL 33556

Make your escape to one of the grandest lakefront equestrian estates ever offered in Tampa Bay. Reminiscent of the Tuscan hillside, and prominently featured in Florida Architecture Magazine, this beautifully positioned estate is located on an expansive parcel with stunning lake views, refined custom finishes throughout, spectacular outdoor entertaining areas and a private covered dock with lift. An impressive gated Chicago brick circular drive and dramatic double door entry welcomes you to a the main house featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. With a sweeping staircase and soaring ceilings throughout, the main level features a formal living room, formal dining, room, family room and executive office with rich wood detail. The gourmet kitchen delivers function and beauty with exposed beams, center island with prep sink, breakfast bar, Thermador, Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, wine refrigeration and butler's pantry. A warm and inviting family room provides a dramatic fireplace, exposed beams and arched French doors. The first level master retreat is the place to reinvigorate with a generous sitting room, fireplace, lake views and opulent bath with jetted tub. The second level features a sound-insulated media room with entertaining wet bar and terrace access, playroom/game room, along with a den and 3 additional en suite bedrooms. An adjacent guesthouse features 1 bedroom, 1 bath plus Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. Designed for brilliant entertaining, escape outdoors to multiple covered lanais, a saltwater heated pool and spa with Jerusalem Stone pool deck, outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen featuring a grill and pizza oven, embraced by majestic lake views and abundant green space. Appointments include fortified concrete construction, Walnut hardwood flooring, newer HVAC systems, home generator, generous motor court, tennis court, impact high-efficiency windows, interior/exterior sound system, Lutron exterior lighting, playground, 2 barns with riding area and additional equipment storage. For the car enthusiast, there is a treasure trove of automobile storage for a total of 5 vehicles attached to the main home, plus a 10-car plus RV detached state-of-the-art garage with AC, storage, 1 bath and a workshop. Located less than 30 minutes from downtown Tampa, this grand estate offers the conveniences of its location, with a grand balance of privacy, exclusivity and acreage that is uncommon for the area. Note: Home sold with full 19 acres and horse barn. Original listing was 7 acres.