French Normandy Style Manor on Florida’s Lake Thonotosassa

This magnificent 36-acre, lakeside estate in the Tampa area overlooks a wonderland of manicured gardens, indoor and outdoor pools and two-story boat house. There’s even a mile-long jogging track around the property. If the grounds weren't enough, the interiors are equally as exquisite.

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Four-Level Residence With Indoor and Outdoor Pools

The main residence has elevator access to all four four stories, with six bedrooms, eight full baths, seven half-baths plus a seven-car garage. Abundant windows, covered patios and loggias on the rear of the residence invite both light and expansive views of the 36-acre estate, formed by the acquisition of four contiguous properties. Indoor and outdoor saltwater pools are joined by a well-appointed pool house, and two-story boat house serves the 1,278 feet of lake frontage.

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Two-Pool Lakeside Residence With Both Pool House and Boathouse

A well-appointed pool house attends the saltwater pool—one of two pools at this palatial residence. The 36-acre grounds include an outdoor firepit, racetrack, horse barn with grazing pasture and one-mile jogging trail, leading to a two-story boathouse on 1,278 feet of lake frontage.

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Sprawling Country Estate on Lake Thonotosassa

A magnificent sprawling country estate situated on Lake Thonotosassa, "The Oaks" is one of Florida's most significant homes to be built within the last century. The French Normandy-style manor enjoys 36 acres with 1,278 feet of lake frontage. Surrounded by carefully handcrafted rolling hills with manicured lawns, gardens and trees, the gated grounds encompass a long private driveway, main house, private two-story guest house, antique collector garage, state-of-the-art workshop, well-appointed pool house, indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, two-story boat house, horse barn with grazing pasture and racetrack.

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Sprawling Lakefront Estate With Pool and Boathouse

Four contiguous properties were acquired to form the 36-acre estate on 1,278 feet of lake frontage. A mile-long jogging trail winds around the central courtyard, over the rolling hills with gardens and trees and past the buildings—a main house, a private two-story guest house, multiple garages and workshops, a pool house and a horse barn.

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Vine-Hidden Patio for Two-Story Guest House

The two-story guest house's attractive side patio invites a rest after a frolic in the saltwater pool. The French Provincial-style estate's buildings have numerous patios and terraces, including the main residence's expansive loggia from which to enjoy the view of manicured lawns, rolling hills, the horse grazing pasture and lake.

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Lake Views From Glass Wall in Pool House

The pool house also enjoys lake views thanks to opposing walls of French doors for the open concept living area. The traditionally styled wood-paneled ceiling and Old-World cobblestone floor are joined by more modern features like the cabana-style fan and contemporary chandelier. A nearby guest house includes two bedrooms with two-and-a-half baths.

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Two-Story Boathouse for Lakefront Mansion

A two-story boathouse attends the private pier on the estate's 1,278 feet of lake frontage. One of Florida's most significant homes to be built within the last century, the Oaks is a magnificent sprawling country estate situated on Lake Thonotosassa. The French-Normandy style manor embodies both majesty and family with a wealth of amenities onsite—including an equestrian center with a horse barn, pastures and racing track.

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French Normandy-Style Manor on Lake Thonotosassa

The French-Normandy style manor embodies both majesty and family. The entirety of the compound totals more than 36,000 square feet, including eight bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms and 14 half baths plus an 11,000-square-foot workshop with two half baths. A long driveway beginning at a private gatehouse winds past rolling hills, manicured lawns, gardens and trees to the primary residence, private two-story guesthouse and multiple outbuildings, like a collector's 20-vehicle garage and state-of-the-art workshop.

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Gated Drive to Thirty-Six Acre Lakeside Estate

Surrounded by carefully handcrafted rolling hills with manicured lawns, gardens and trees, a long driveway leads from private gatehouse to the main residence, along with a separate two-bedroom guest house, antique collector garage and numerous other amenities. Four contiguous properties were acquired to form the 36-acre estate that includes 1,278 feet of lake frontage.

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French Provincial Mansion on Thirty-Six Acres

The Oaks, a magnificent sprawling country estate situated on Lake Thonotosassa, is one of Florida's most significant homes to be built within the last century. The majestic French Normandy-style manor has a stone façade with a slate roof and is surrounded by rolling hills with manicured lawns, gardens and trees. Four contiguous properties were acquired to form the 36-acre estate, enjoying 1,278 feet of lake frontage.

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Blue Range Hood Services State-of-the-Art Chef's Kitchen

Hand-hewn ceiling beams join custom cabinetry in a stunning chef's kitchen. A pacific blue range hood borrows inspiration from the intriguing veining in the stone backsplash and countertops. The main residence has six bedrooms, eight full baths, seven half baths and a seven-car garage, with an elevator accessing all four stories.

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Floral Wall Covering and Crystal Chandeliers for Gorgeous Dining Room

Three crystal chandeliers dripping in prisms overhang the table in the majestic dining room. Hand-painted wallcoverings in pale blues and greens adopt the colors outside the enormous arched windows.

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Gracious Grand Salon With Cross-Vaulted Ceiling

The stunning grand salon on this French Provincial manor enjoys stone floors and gracefully cross-vaulted ceiling, with a multitude of reproduction lantern chandeliers overhanging the beautifully apportioned space. The main residence living area includes a state-of-the-art chef's kitchen, expansive dining room and lounge.

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Wood-Encased Lounge With Fireplace Niche and Bar Area

Arched doorways and custom millwork feature in a world-class lounge, paneled head-to-toe in warm wood. Old-World vaulted ceilings transition to custom built-in bookcases, and down to the more contemporary chevron pattern for the hardwood floor. An enormous stone fireplace furnishes an alcove with built-in benches, and double-tier chandeliers light the regal space.

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Custom Millwork for World-Class Lounge

The lounge's custom wet bar enjoys the impeccable craftmanship of the rest of the home, with stone countertops and remarkable millwork. Additional main-residence amenities include a craft room, a fitness room, a spa with indoor heated saltwater pool, steam and sauna rooms and massage area, and an entertainment space with a bowling alley, pool table and gaming area.

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Red, White and Black for Retro Entertainment Level

The 36,000-square-foot residence has all the amenities, including an enormous game space with two-lane bowling alley, pool table, TV and media area, dining space and wet bar. Nearby is a fitness center and a private spa with indoor pool, massage area and steam and sauna rooms.

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Vintage Shoe Cubby for Bowling Alley

An alcove in the rec room entry houses a vintage shoe cubby and convenient bench for gearing up for the resident bowling alley. Checkerboard tile floors and bright red diner booths team up with the owner's impressive collection of famous musician's instruments to give the entertainment space retro flair.

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Private Resident Spa With Indoor Pool and Sauna Rooms

Five oversized lanterns are suspended from beamed ceilings of dark wood in the primary residence's spa, with the heated saltwater pool surrounded by a pale stone terrace. This private retreat includes a massage area, steam and sauna rooms and a fitness room as well.

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Enormous Fitness Room with Adjacent Spa

The Oaks residence features a large fitness center, with ample space for both workout equipment and mat routines. An adjacent spa space includes steam and sauna rooms, a massage area and an indoor heated saltwater pool.

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Antique Collector Garage for Two Dozen Vehicles

The entirety of the compound totals 36,000 square feet and includes a wealth of amenities—outside and in. A craft room, a fitness room, a private spa with indoor heated pool and steam and sauna rooms and a huge rec room with bowling alley in the main residence are joined by an RV garage and this antique collector garage, with space for 20 vehicles.

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World-Class Stables for Equine Residents

World-class stables join expansive pastures and a large racetrack outside. The gated grounds of the 36-acre estate enjoy 1,278 feet of lake frontage, rolling hills with manicured lawns, gardens and trees.

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Large Loggia With Lake Views

Views through the stone arches of the main residence's loggia include the manicured central courtyard and Lake Thonotosassa beyond. This magnificent sprawling country estate is one of Florida's most significant homes to be built within the last century. Four contiguous properties were acquired to form the 36-acre estate, which includes 1,278 feet of lake frontage.

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Thirty-Six Acre Estate on Lake Thonotosassa

Four contiguous properties were acquired to form the 36-acre French Normandy-style manor with 1,278 feet of lake frontage. A main residence with elevator access to all four levels comprises six bedrooms, eight full baths and seven half-baths, plus a seven-car garage. The estate also features a private two-bedroom guest house, antique car collector garage, horse barn and two-story boat house.

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