Featured Listing from Dick and Karla Nielsen: Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

THE SECRET LAKEFRONT GARDEN! - $595,000 - This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2 car garage stretches along 130 feet of prime LAKE FRONTAGE in NW Hillsborough County, previously owned by one of Tampa's premier nurserymen. Imagine glorious sunsets skimming across a ski-sized lake, old-fashioned brick pathways, exotic vegetation, imported fountains and old time ironwork. Now picture a family sized sun room and a kitchen that boasts all the bells and whistles. Here's where the luxuries of today meld with the beauty of yester year - and you must come see!

DICK & KARLA NIELSEN
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS
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Phone: 813-294-5786 | Fax: 813-962-6050
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Keller Williams Tampa Properties
3450 Buschwood Park Drive, Suite 345
Tampa, FL 33618

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Plant hobbiests as well as plant experts will appreciate the 1100+ SF professional greenhouse, complete with heater, and the zoned irrigation system. You'll also find two other outbuildings: One for storage and the other with an attached carport and its own A/C and sound-proofing insulation - ideal for an office, studio, work out room or simply quiet times. (Not to mention the family musician!)

Located in the Lutz countryside just south of Van Dyke Rd, this 2680 SF home features many updates plus a lot of potential. The generous living room is a huge 16x20. The family room is 12x20, the dining room is 12x12 and the bonus area is 16x21. There's definitely plenty of room to entertain all your family and friends.

A brick wood burning fireplace anchors the family room while new neutral ceramic tile flows throughout the entire home. Earth-toned tile blankets the floor in the new sun room that features retractable window shades and an "E" ticket view of Lake Crenshaw.

The huge 10X20 kitchen is a gourmet's dream-come-true! It features acres of granite counters with an imported tile design accenting the wall above the range. Forty-two inch maple cabinets with roll-out shelving line the kitchen walls, punctuated by hi-end stainless steel appliances such as the $7000 sub-zero refrigerator and separate wine station and cooler. This is the kitchen you've always wanted - complete with a window seat for pretty Nature views and a family-sized eat-in space. There's even a walk-in pantry nearby plus a large utility room and 1/2 bath just off the garage.

You'll also find a remodeled dining room with crown molding, a mirrored wall and traditional wall trim. Every bedroom boasts crown molding, ceiling fans and fully customized closets. A garden atrium is situated near the kitchen while a handsome entry door with lead glass sidelights greets every visitor. Take in the quiet summer nights on the secluded M. suite porch complete with old iron and cypress detailing. Outside an old iron stairway spirals its way to the roof.

Every window provides a picturesque view of fruit trees, stately palms, ferns and bromeliads which also frame a new wood deck addition and line the brick walkways. Antique iron lamp posts, sculptures and heavy wrought and cast iron gates and fretwork and enormous boulders create the feeling of a secluded, secret sanctuary. More ironwork forms the railing of the dock that includes running water - an extra convenience for the fishermen in the family.

This home is a true treasure - continually revealing more of itself with every visit. Tucked behind a brick wall and shaded by ancient oaks, this could be your country getaway. If you appreciate antiquities, Mother Nature and her unmatchable glory - yet require the conveniences of today's modern world - then this is the home for you.

Please call us at 813-294-5786 to set an appointment.