9811 Bay Island DriveTampa, FL 33615Sale Price: $2,128,500

*** IN MULTIPLE BID, HIGHEST & BEST BY 8PM on Monday, May 24, 2021 *** Spectacular Waterfront Mediterranean residence with an 'Old World Charm' with all the unique spaces a discerning buyer would crave in a LUXURY residence. Located in the coveted & unique WATERFRONT Bayside Neighborhood at Bayport Villages, the perfect mixture of a central City location featuring a coastal vibe with direct ACCESS to TAMPA BAY and the GULF of MEXICO. This majestic home welcomes you with a circular drive, natural stone accents, wood-look garage doors, extensive landscaping & CUSTOM double wood doors with wrought iron inlay. As you walk through the entry doors to the FOYER, you'll be immediately drawn to the SPARKLING POOL and lake beyond. The home boasts 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths, GYM/Study, Game Room, Theatre, 400+ Bottle Wine Cellar, 3-Car Garage, Infinity Edge Pool which cascades to wishing pool below & Heated Spa with Spillover on the SPACIOUS Outdoor Patio with Summer Kitchen. HUGE composite DOCK features a 13,000 lb BOAT LIFT serviced by electric & water with plenty of space for all your water toys. This Lake permits boats + all non-motorized fun like Paddleboards & Kayaks. Spiral staircase from the Patio welcomes you to 2 balconies & a ROOFTOP Viewing Deck, you'll be captivated by the EXPANSIVE & SWEEPING views of the freshwater lake, mangroves, Tampa Bay including the DOWNTOWN Skyline of TAMPA & ST. PETERSBURG. And that's just the outside! Love entertaining friends and family, this home provides the perfect backdrop for formal or informal gatherings. Stunning Formal areas greet you with a classic 400+ bottle WINE CELLAR off the Dining Room which also includes a buffet & swinging Butler door so you can throw the perfect dinner party! Wood burning fireplace in the Formal Living Room creates a cozy options for after dinner cocktails. For your everyday life, the Great Room is the ultimate gathering place boasting a GOURMET Kitchen & Prep Island, Dinette & Family Room. Off the Family Room, there's a BONUS Room with WET Bar & Full Bath with a bank of windows that overlook the Lake + a true THEATRE Room with tiered seating, black out curtains and audio/projection equipment. Tucked away at the front of the home is a room that's just perfect for a GYM or office. This unique floorplan features TWO MASTER Suites, one of which is downstairs which creates versality for guests or multi-generational living. The SPACIOUS Upstairs Master Suite is the epitome of relaxation featuring Sitting Room, Double Sided Fireplace, Covered Balcony & Newly Remodeled Master Bath. And don't miss the HUGE His/Hers Custom Closets + another walk-in closet. Upstairs also features 3 Secondary Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths - 2 of which are En-Suite. Laundry Room offers a Home Management Desk, Folding area, Hanging Bar, loads of cabinetry, In-Wall Ironing Board + extra storage closet. Home features many additional air conditioned storage closets. SPECIAL FEATURE: Pre-Poured Shaft, pre-wired for ELEVATOR. FRESHWATER lake leads to sling lift to Saltwater Canal - travel no wake directly to Tampa Bay & the Gulf! Too Many Upgrades/Features to mention here. Ask for the Feature Sheet, Measurements, Floorplan & Upgrades List. Call Today to tour this special home.