11609 Carrollwood Drive Tampa, FL 33618

A rare opportunity on beautiful 210 acre Lake Carroll, this expansive 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath lakefront estate offers exceptional space, panoramic water views from the extensive wrap around balconies and a setting that is increasingly difficult to find in the heart of Tampa. Located next to WhiteSands Beach Park and the community boat ramp, the property enjoys a remarkable connection to the lake from both inside and out. Designed on a grand scale and filled with the distinctive luxury details of its era, the home offers vintage elegance with incredible potential for a new owner to preserve its character, reimagine it for modern living, or create an entirely new vision for this extraordinary lakefront property. The spacious floor plan includes four bedrooms on the main level, including a generous primary suite/or office with panoramic windows overlooking Lake Carroll and library bookshelves if you want to keep as a study. The second primary suite upstairs captures equally impressive sweeping lake views, creating a true double-primary layout ideal for multigenerational living or extended guests. A large bonus room provides additional flexible living space, while the expansive kitchen retains its vintage character and offers abundant room for gathering and entertaining. Also featured is many areas of extra storage for everyday and little used items. Throughout the home, walls of windows frame the lake and bring the waterfront setting into nearly every major living space. Outside, the pool and spa have a character all their own, surrounded by distinctive stone features and positioned to take full advantage of the open lake views. A private boat dock completes the waterfront lifestyle, offering direct access to Lake Carroll just beyond the backyard. A substantial lakefront estate with scale, character, incredible views, and the opportunity for its next owner to decide what comes next!