This isn't just a house; it's a lifestyle waiting for you--without the burden of a CDD tax! Embrace luxurious LAKE LIVING on the stunning 200-acre ski Lake Padgett. Walk into a breathtaking 4-bedroom home that also includes a den/office/bonus room, 3 baths, and a spacious 3-car garage. As you enter, be enthralled by the EXPANSIVE OPEN FLOOR PLAN featuring a large dining room complete with a wine bar. The great room will captivate you with its custom stone wall, fireplace, built-in cabinets, and floating shelves. The 8-foot tall sliding glass doors enhance the ambiance, leading to a magnificent kitchen boasting a HUGE island and convenient kneewall cabinets. Enjoy dual-color wood cabinets, a drawer microwave, a double wall oven, a custom vent hood, and a walk-in pantry designed with custom shelving and drawers. The thoughtful pull-out bottom cabinet shelves make storage a breeze. Retreat to the EXTRA-LARGE PRIMARY SUITE with lanai access and two beautifully designed custom walk-in closets. The newly remodeled (2024) en-suite bathroom is a true oasis, featuring a float-in shower with a rain showerhead and elegant split vanities. Bedrooms 2 and 3 provide walk-in closets, while bedroom 4 features a sizable wall closet. The home also includes a stylish pool bath with an impressive floor-to-ceiling tiled shower. Step outside to discover an extraordinary screened-in lanai area, featuring a CUSTOM OUTDOOR KITCHEN and a luxurious SALTWATER POOL with a large sunshelf and built-in jetted seating. New (2024) Wi-Fi LED pool lighting adds a contemporary touch, while the generous outdoor living space opens to a pavered walkway that leads to a CUSTOM FIREPIT PATIO. Custom paver sidewalks flank the home, extending to the garage and gates on either side. The lush St. Augustine backyard, equipped with full coverage sprinkler zones, opens to a private lakeside beach seating area, complete with a shared dock, a Ranger 17.5-foot all-purpose boat with a 115 HP Evinrude engine, a 2017 Sea-Doo jet ski, and floating docks--everything you need for unforgettable days on the water! Located in the exclusive gated community of the Manors at Lake Padgett with only 8 homes, this residence boasts a built-in security system featuring four live outdoor cameras and one indoor living room camera for your peace of mind. Extras include a Nest thermostat, pull-down attic stairs, and remote-controlled ceiling fans in the primary bedroom and great room. Lake Padgett is a vibrant hub for professional water-ski shows by the Tampa Bay Water Ski Club, seasonal boat parades, and local dining and entertainment options with boat access right on the lake! Situated in the thriving Land O' Lakes community, you'll have quick access to the Suncoast Parkway and I-75, giving you a mere 25-minute commute to Downtown Tampa and just 40 minutes to Tampa International Airport. The HOA fees cover maintenance of the road, gate, common areas, easement access, lake and pond upkeep, fertilization, docks, private on-site boat trailer storage, tree trimming, and essential services for the gate and street lights. Don't miss out--call today to schedule your private tour of this impeccably maintained home and make it yours!