French Empire Estate Sits On Brooker Creek Wildlife Preserve

ODESSA, FL — Casa Bella is a French Empire-style estate owned by well-known Ontario equestrian artist Lawrence Dyer.

• Address: 18120 Patterson Rd, Odessa, Florida
• Price: $3,900,000
• Square Feet: 9583
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths

Located in a walled and gated 5-acre property in northwest Hillsborough County, the home was constructed in 2007 and includes fine finishing and decorating details that took more than six year to complete by artisans.

The 16-foot double-gated entrance with 8-foot stone columns leads to the winding driveway with more than 16, 000 square feet of Stonehurst antiqued pavers.

This estate offers its own private lake and a separate guest house with inside and outside dining areas. Also included is a porte-cochere, a motor court and a five-car garage with a large workshop between garages.

The property backs up to Brooker Creek Wildlife Preserve on two sides, providing access to the preserve's horseback riding trails.

The back terrace provides privacy as it overlooks the lake and the preserve with no other homes visible terrace.

The estate includes a pool with integrated hot tub and tanning shelf totaling length of 56 feet.

The guest house has a kitchen, living room area, large bath with marble shower and one bedroom.

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