4929 New Providence AvenueTampa, FL 33629Sale Price: $4,100,000

This Mediterranean Castle design sits on a 1/2 acre lot with 162 ft on the water with protective dockage for a Yacht and open bay sunset views.. One enters this home through the open foyer to a two story, open living room with romantic balconies and straight through the family room French doors to views of the terrace, pool and open water. The large dining room also has French doors open to the terrace, pool and water. Moving into the kitchen are many interesting varieties of options as the entire kitchen could be opened and enlarged. It has great space, and storage, counters and cabinets everywhere with gas cooking. The breakfast area again has French doors to a terrace, yard and water. Beyond the kitchen is utility, room and half bath with access from inside and out for bathers. There is more storage and last but most important an elevator. There is a 3 car garage and also an area for autos outside. On the way back to the living room and stairway is a magnificent inner courtyard letting in sunlight for plants and Koi pond. The cartouche ceiling in the hallway is reminiscent of the Spanish castles as is the winding stone staircase to the second floor. The second floor has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and a paneled library office. Most second floor rooms have terraces; many looking to the water and two toward soothing landscaping. Schools are in wonderful Plant High School district and Coleman Junior High, and there are numerous private schools minutes away from this gated community of Culbreath Isles in South Tampa. Also minutes away from Gandy and Howard Frankland bridges to St. Pete, the Gulf Beaches and Courtney Campbell to Clearwater and minutes to the International and Westshore mall, the International and private airport, downtown Tampa and Disney is only 1 to ½ hours. Car lifts in garage are excluded.