5718 S GORDON AVENUE$8,500,000Sold

Introducing the perfect private coastal escape in the historic and scenic Ballast Point neighborhood of South Tampa. Be transported via a private road to a tranquil bayfront location surrounded by majestic oaks and inviting Old Florida charm. This estate property spans a FULL ACRE on the open bay and with a rarely found 150 ft. of water frontage. An award-winning coastal design, built by Sample Properties in 2018, welcomes you to refined finishes, dramatic designer appointments and superior outdoor living areas, with 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths and over 5,000 square feet. Boasting magnificent views from almost every room, you are greeted by a double door entry to light-filled living spaces, great room with fireplace, dining room, warm hardwood floors and designer lighting, along with pecky cypress beam and wood accent ceilings. Sure to please the most discerning chef of the family, the custom kitchen delivers seamless design, center island and quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, integrated appliances (Sub-Zero/Wolf), 6-burner gas range and expansive walk-in pantry overlooking an informal dining/sitting area and water views beyond. Additional first floor living spaces include a mud room, powder bath and office. Upstairs, an impressive primary bedroom offers a private terrace, walk-in closet and spacious marble bath with dual vanities, dual water closets and soaking tub. Three additional ensuite bedrooms and laundry room complete the second living level. An intermediate level features a separate private guest/in-law suite offering a generous sitting area, bedroom, stunning bath and walk-in closet. The very best of this marvelous setting awaits outdoors with wide open water views, expansive covered terrace (blue marble), outdoor fireplace, dining area, outdoor kitchen, and pool bath. A heated pool/spa with custom cut limestone pool deck, plus waterfront Ipe deck complete the magazine worthy grounds. Exceptional exterior designed by Levell Design that includes custom railing, landscaping, pool deck, with no expense spared in the extraordinary marine-grade copper Aurora exterior landscape lighting system. Additional appointments include reinforced and recapped seawall 2020, separate cottage with storage and elevated living space (playroom, studio or home gym), along with an expanded 3-car garage. Convenient and walkable to the renowned Tampa Yacht Club, Bayshore Boulevard, Ballast Point park, this superior South Tampa estate delivers the ultimate in Florida Waterfront Living yet proximity to all that the City of Tampa has to offer.