2713 W THORNTON AVENUE

Welcome to a slice of Key West paradise in South Tampa!! This stunning, newer custom home in the heart of Ballast point is over the top!! Just one block from iconic Bayshore Blvd. and a short stroll to Tampa Yacht & Country club, and Ballast Point Park. This home was high and dry and did not sustain any flooding, damage or loss of power during the 2024 hurricanes. Close to everything, with easy access to Gandy Blvd., Bayshore Blvd., Crosstown Expressway, Tampa International, and all of the entertainment, shopping and restaurants in South Tampa and Downtown!! Enjoy single story living with the benefit of an attached garage apartment/In-law suite with it's own private entrance on a second level. The attached second floor apartment features 588sf with living, dining, kitchenette, separate bedroom and bathroom, three closets and W/D hookups. It is perfect for in-laws, guests, an in home office, teen hangout or rental. The first floor has a primary en suite, plus two additional en suite bedrooms, an office (which can also be utilized as a bedroom), formal dining room, eat in-oversized kitchen, great room, laundry room and pool bath. The heart of the home is a large, screened in "serenity courtyard" with a large lanai, outdoor kitchen, and a saltwater spa/pool with triple waterfalls- perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and family gatherings. The attached oversized two car garage has an open, additional storage area which can be used for a workshop or golf cart parking. There is also a large under stairwell storage closet in the garage. The oversized through lot has a double car parking pad in the front and a 3 car parking pad in the back. Additional upgrades include, but are not limited to the following: Longest life metal roof, energy efficient hurricane impact windows and stackable sliders, irrigation system, 2 tankless gas H2O heaters, whole home H20 purification system and R/0 in kitchen, Icynene attic insulation, upgraded engineered hardwood floors in all living areas, travertine marble on front porch and lanai, marble in all bathrooms, Kohler fixtures, sinks, and toilets throughout home, upgraded polished nickel finish on all bath fixtures and accessories, large eat-in kitchen with Kitchen aid appliances- double convection oven, induction cooktop, wine refrigerator, oversized walk-in pantry, custom all wood cabinetry with quartz and geo stone countertops, vaulted ceilings and volume throughout. The custom Mill work includes a gas fireplace with mantel and built-ins, crown molding and 5" baseboards throughout, 8 ft. solid core doors, decorative columns, beams in Great room, coffered beam ceilings in Primary, office, formal dining room, and outdoor ceiling trim on front porch and lanai. The inside oversized laundry room has a sink, storage cabinet, folding table and clothes hanging bar. Custom wood plantation shutters have been installed in all egress windows. Schedule a private tour of this exquisite custom home and be amazed!!