This grand and magnificent privately-gated 3-story brick mansion with concrete tile roof was constructed to exacting standards by Alvarez Homes, a renowned Florida luxury builder, on a 10-acre site with impressive, professionally-manicured grounds, winding walkways, stately grandfather oaks and towering cypress along the shores of the only ski-sized lake in Avila, Tampa Bay's prestigious 24/7 guard-gated private country club community. An architectural masterpiece, it clearly reflects a timeless elegance that is readily apparent from every viewing angle, both outside and throughout its 15,547 square feet of sunshine-drenched interior spaces, which provide a level of warmth, sophistication and comfort that perfectly accommodate moments of private relaxation, as well as exceptional occasions of large-scale entertainment from spectacular parties to weddings, family reunions and charity events. The main house of this rare property features an extensive brick-pavered circular drive and motor court, natural stone columns, fountains, 7 bedroom suites, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, 6 fireplaces, a richly-paneled library with coffered ceilings, multiple staircases, gallery, exceptional center-island gourmet kitchen with extensive granite counters and gorgeous cabinetry, large butler's pantry plus a walk-in storage pantry, adjacent massive family room with special 2-story-high half-barrel ceiling with attractive blue sky faux painting, conversation room with full bar, wine cooler and unique custom faux-painted tray ceiling, raised game room, spacious exercise loft, marvelous master suite with whirlpool and custom sauna, custom wood moldings, mantles, marble and hardwood flooring, palladium windows, plantation shutters, art niches, suspended balconies, 6-vehicle garages, 2-car porte-cochere, golf cart garage and private wing with separate CEO boardroom, 2 studios, computer loft, maid's quarters, grounds keeper room plus verandas with balustrades, balconies, terraces, great pool, tennis court, lakeside gazebo and boat dock. The guest house overlooks the pool, spa and lake and features a full kitchen, living room, bedroom and full bath plus a pool bath and a large outdoor barbecue grill and entertainment pavilion. Nearby are ultimate country club amenities, ranging from a first class clubhouse with gourmet dining, golf and tennis pro shops and a private celebrity exercise gym. This ultra-rare estate provides exceptional privacy, superb vistas of sweeping grounds, forest and lake and can generate a lifetime of joyful occasions and wonderful memories.