Property Description

Come discover this Tampa treasure - a rare mid-century modern masterpiece andone of the most significant Florida Art buildings of the 1960s. Designed in 1964 byrenowned architect Robert Wielage and recognized by the AIA as one of Tampa Bay's top15 architectural landmarks of the era, this walled compound offers an extraordinary blendof art, architecture, and indoor-outdoor living.Conceived to embrace Florida's subtropical landscape, the residence is constructed ofconcrete and steel with dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass, creating seamless views ofmultiple courtyards, lush plantings, and the elevated pool concourse. Enter throughHavana-style wrought-iron gates beside a bubbling reflecting pool and step into abreathtaking two-story living room with 20-foot ceilings and an original glass mosaicfireplace-one of the home's signature design moments.The main level features expansive public spaces with large white porcelain tile floors, aformal dining room with custom built-ins, and a beautifully updated kitchen boastingquartz countertops, brand new custom cabinetry, and an adjacent entertaining bar. A firstfloor bedroom with en-suite bath, plus an additional office/den, offer flexible living options.Upstairs, the private primary suite includes a newly updated bath and an oversizeddressing room. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and a strikingultramodern gym/yoga studio-designed as a true architectural feature-anchors thesecond wing. Impact-rated Monolithic 9/16 SB70XL Low-E glass was installedthroughout, enhancing efficiency and sound performance.Outside, the grounds are simply extraordinary. A 40-foot lap pool, travertine poolconcourse, loggia, and a custom slat-wood orchid house create multiple outdoor roomsfor entertaining or quiet retreat. The property also includes a gated parking court and anoversized two-car garage with custom doors. A solar system that powers the entire homeand newer roof further elevate the home's modern comforts.Walled on all four sides and set on over 1/4 acre, this is a truly exceptional example ofFlorida-adapted mid-century modern architecture-a residence that inspires a new way ofliving.

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