602 Vanderbaker Rd., Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Take a VIDEO TOUR of this spacious home now at www.602Vanderbaker.com If you’ve been searching for a very cool entertaining home that has a ton of unique features, then you must see this beautiful Temple Terrace home. Situated directly on the Hillsborough river, this non-HOA home features 4 bedrooms + a spacious office, 3 ½ baths, a huge 3-car garage and nearly 3,600sqft of living space on a non-flood zone, half acre+ lot. As you enter the large circular driveway, you’ll notice the oversized 3+car garage that offers over 1,000sqft of storage space for your vehicles & toys. The port cochere leads to the custom stained glass, double wood-door entry into a spacious, travertine foyer. As you pass through the foyer, you’ll find a half bath and the space opens to the grand dining room with hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace and 14ft+ ceilings, making it the perfect entertaining space. The entire 2nd floor is the large Master Suite. It features vaulted ceilings, a stainless glass door entry, hardwood floors, private deck overlooking the yard and river, jetted tub, frameless glass shower, dual sinks & 2 large walk-in-closets. Your Master Suite even has it’s own washer/dryer for added convenience. Below the Master are 3 spacious bedrooms. One bedroom has an ensuite full bath with a separate shower. The middle bedroom has a private screened porch and the 3rd bedroom has a full bath just outside the door and a separate exit to the backyard brick patio. A 2nd washer/dryer set is just outside of these bedrooms for making laundry an easy task. Your gourmet kitchen features custom Cherry wood cabinets, thick granite counters, stainless appliances including a double fridge and breakfast bar that opens to the remodeled great room addition. The nearly 600sqft great room features 14ft ceilings, polished epoxy floors and connects to the private office which leads to a mudroom, oversized 3-car garage and an intimate wine cellar. A set of triple pocketing sliding doors creates and 11ft opening that connects the great room to the spectacular outdoor living space. Outside, you’ll find a nearly 1,000sqft screened lanai with an outdoor gas fireplace, stacked stone accent wall with a TV, outdoor kitchen and an amazing, hand-built pool & spa with cascading waterfalls that make for a truly tropical oasis. Outside the screened lanai is a large patio and extensive tropical landscaping – wedding ceremonies have been held in this tropical backyard setting. The large, flowing backyard leads down to your private dock on the Hillsborough river where you can dock your boat or launch a canoe or kayak. The water views are reminiscent of old-world Florida and are incredibly peaceful. There’s even room on the side yard for RV or boat storage. With easy access to I-75, Busch Gardens, USF and only 20 minutes from downtown Tampa, you’ll love this hidden gem. Hop on your golf cart because the new owner will enjoy a complimentary 3-month membership to the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club. Also be sure to check out the extensively remodeled Temple Terrace Family Rec Center – just minutes from this home. Peace of mind included from Seller-paid 1 year home warranty!