32651 Trilby Rd Dade City FL 33523 MLS #2957755567

This lovely 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms home is situated on Lake Dowling, a large private-access only lake 0f ~80 acres in size. The house has an open space floor plan with cathedral ceilings, solid oak plantation shutters throughout with matching solid oak hardwood floor and porcelain tile in the kitchen and baths. The kitchen has granite countertops and backsplash, an induction cooktop, a one-piece sink and a less than whisper-quiet Miele dishwasher. The living room is the focal point of the house and uses three glass sliders that disappear behind a wall to provide a twelve foot wide access to the patio and a stunning view to the lake. The living room has also a remote controlled skylight (with auto close if rain is detected) and a wood burning fireplace. The Master Bedroom is oversized with dual closets and the bathroom has dual sinks, a spacious shower and a jetted tub. The large screened-in patio, a whopping ~1, 632 SqFt, has a blue resin-lined 12×24 pool with an outdoor shower, a cabana bath, a fish pond, a built-in hot tub(fully Alexa controlled) and an English-pub style bar. This home is perfect for large gatherings and parties. The property has a separate 14×20 art/studio office that is fully equipped with a 3/4 bathroom, a kitchen with dishwasher and dryer. It also has a Murphy bed for daytime relaxing and a stunning view of the lake to inspire you. This 11 acre gently sloped property is surrounded by rolling hills, rare in Florida and reminiscent of living up north. There is ~800 feet of lakefront, teaming with wildlife. The property is almost completely fenced with a shaped U-shaped driveway, two gates, each with remote control openers(plus Alexa controlled from inside the house) and a Ring brand doorbell. Booth gates and secure bluetooth signal from your vehicle. No pushing buttons when you come home or when you leave. The imposing lightened fences and gates gives this home a stately appearance, day or night, to assure you of the splendor to follow. There is a 14×31 climate controlled unattached workshop/garage in addition to the attached two car garage. In addition to all this, there is a 40×45 barn with electricity and water. This property has many features to bring down your mortgage payment! The art/studio office currently rents out for $1, 230/mo. Also, the property is green-belted to save you ~40% in property taxes. there is a 10, 000 watt solar system and a solar hot water heater. The current owner once received a check from the power company! The house is heated and cooled with a geothermal system that is extremely energy efficient and the attic insulation has double the recommended amount. The burn could be rented out for storage for extra in come too. Set in a highly desirable area, this property benefits from a great location: 6 miles from I-75, 25 minutes from Wesley Chapel where you will find popular entertainment, shopping centers and dining establishments. Just an hour and 15 minutes from the beaches of Clearwater and St. Petersburg and the same distance to Orlando. The combination of natural beauty and prime location make this unique property in an absolute gem in the real estate market!!!