Step through these exquisite, iron front doors to find a gorgeous, custom-built Arthur Rutenberg home, that is perfectly placed on a level, ¾ acre, golf front lot in Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club. Quality construction and finishes are evident throughout this well-appointed home, with soaring 12' ceilings, lighted tray ceilings, custom built-ins, elegant accents and trim finishes. This 3,769 square foot, split bedroom floor plan includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a formal living & dining room, a large open kitchen/family room, dining nook and a large butler pantry. Also, a spacious study and large media room, with an adjacent full bathroom. The living room, kitchen and family rooms are surrounded by panoramic windows and sliding glass doors to enjoy the beautiful views. The kitchen has beautiful 42" cabinets, bar seating, a gas cooktop, wall oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and a large walk-in pantry. You'll also find a bar sink and new wine chiller in the butler pantry. The spacious primary bedroom includes a seating area, and two large walk-in closets. The primary ensuite bathroom has double vanities, adorned with decorative mirrors, a walk-in shower, separate spa tub and a water closet. A second water heater is dedicated to the primary bathroom for energy and hot water efficiency. The guest wing of the home includes two guest bedrooms and a Jack & Jill bath with a double-sink vanity and tub/shower combo. This home was built for entertaining, with plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces for your guests. The primary bedroom, living room, family room and bonus rooms open to the massive brick paver lanai, with two covered areas, a sparkling pool and spa, plus an outdoor kitchen with an electric grill, sink and mini refrigerator. The laundry room has a built-in sink and a new door for exterior access. The over-sized 3-car garage has ample space for work benches, tools, shelving and more. The garage also has an Emporia EV charger that enables charging of all non-Tesla vehicles. Numerous other special features include an irrigation well that keeps the lawn and landscaping lush, without the huge water bill; a generator, wired to a dedicated electrical panel to serve the kitchen/family room and primary bedroom; freshly painted exterior in 2025; new pool heater and pump motor in 2025; new gas water heaters in 2022; new air conditioning systems installed in 2024; central vacuum system, and a long, paver driveway for extended parking . If you're looking for a well-built, well-maintained and spacious home with room to grow, you don't want to miss this one. LAKE JOVITA is the best kept secret in the Tampa area! Live the resort lifestyle in our uniquely beautiful, gated, resort community with super low HOA dues, two championship golf courses, tennis courts, fitness center, community pool, basketball and pickleball courts, a beautiful park with paved walking path, a playground and separate dog parks for small and larger dogs. We are conveniently located near excellent shopping, restaurants, medical & educational facilities, and unlimited entertainment options. Located just six miles from I-75, with easy access to other major highways and two international airports. Don't miss your opportunity to own this distinctive home and enjoy all that Lake Jovita and the Greater Tampa & Orlando Regions have to offer.