AVAILABLE SOON to serious buyers by appointment only. This custom Spanish-Mediterranean pool home is located in one of the most desirable pockets in South Tampa (no thru traffic). Walk to top-rated Roosevelt Elementary School, Starbucks, gourmet ice cream, pizza, breakfast, spas, galleries, and Bayshore park. Convenient access to Downtown, Tampa General Hospital, Selmon Expressway, MacDill Air Force Base, and Tampa International Airport. Originally constructed by a builder for his own family, the home and its grounds are designed for ease of living, beauty, and protection -- having withstood multiple hurricanes without damage or flooding. The home is sited well back from and elevated several feet above street level with a stone wall, and beautifully framed by two oak trees providing year-round shade to the porch, driveway, and expansive level-graded front lawn. In the fenced-in backyard, the southern exposure warms the screened pool, spa and private deck. The home itself combines quality, elegance, and thoughtful design. Underneath the genuine stucco exterior, the entire two-story home is constructed from solid concrete block masonry. Inside, cool saltillo tile flooring protects the foyer, dining room, study/office, and central two-story atrium - enhancing natural light, air circulation, and aesthetic beauty. Brazilian teak hardwood flooring covers the main living areas, upstairs hallways, and bedrooms. Chandeliers, skylights, plantation shutters, interior windows and balcony, and crown molding throughout the home complement the elegant ambience with lighting, style, and comfort. The custom-designed kitchen is well-equipped and thoughtfully laid out, coordinated with level-five granite, custom travertine backsplashes, and high-end Omega cabinetry on the island, countertops, and minibar. The center island itself contains an undermounted farmhouse sink, paneled dishwasher, electrical outlets, a number of other conveniences, as well as a casual seating along the far side perfect for breakfast or late-night snacking. The kitchen and living room overlook and provide easy access to the screened pool deck, which also accommodates an outdoor barbeque grill with a dedicated gas line - well-suited for relaxing or entertaining. The staircase leading upstairs consists of Brazilian teak hardwood treads, Spanish-style tile risers, and wrought iron handrails. On the second floor you find the bedrooms, full bathrooms, and a convenient laundry room. All bedrooms contain flush-mounted ceiling fan lights. All bedroom closets come equipped with custom built-ins, including the walk-in master bedroom closet. The ensuite master bath is custom designed for comfort and convenience. Dual vanities mount high arch Signature Hardware faucets and lighting, protected by Turkish travertine and granite countertops. Soft-close Omega cabinets provide convenient storage options and additional electrical outlets hidden behind the center drawers. The large walk-in shower is adorned floor-to-ceiling in Turkish travertine, with Signature Hardware rainshower and sprayer, and hidden recessed shelving. The huge undermounted soaker tub comes with a waterfall faucet and sprayer, surrounded by granite and Turkish travertine - making the perfect private retreat at the end of the busy day.