Real Estate

This $14M Mansion Is 2nd Highest-Priced Home In Hillsborough

Built by Monogram Builders, this 16,000-square-foot two-story mansion has a stone paved drive flanked by royal palms leading to a regal entr

TAMPA, FL — Available for $14 million, this timeless Mediterranean villa in South Tampa's Sunset Park is the second highest-priced listing in Hillsborough County.

Built by Monogram Builders, this 16,000-square-foot two-story mansion has a stone paved drive flanked by royal palms leading to a regal entrance bordered by terraces.

Upon entering the home, elegant, handcrafted details are complimented by Mediterranean tones and patterned wood floors.

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Overlooking the family room, a state-of-the-art kitchen includes a long breakfast bar, an oversized island and an adjacent wet bar.

The living room's folding glass doors extend to generous outdoor living areas that include a covered deck with a fireplace-side lounge area, an outdoor kitchen and a deck with a resort-style pool and spa.

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The residence offers eight bedrooms with en suite spa-like bathrooms, an additional full bathroom and half bathroom. The owner's suite includes a sitting area, a private terrace and a boutique-style dressing room with a hidden entrance to a private gym.

"Every space and nook of this home was thoughtfully designed to exude elegance, class and comfort," said listing agent Jeff Shelton of Hughes Shelton Realtors. "You have a multitude spaces to entertain filled with high-end amenities throughout, and you also have private spaces that you can enjoy exclusively. The wide-ranging outdoor living spaces offer the resort-like lifestyle that buyers are seeking in our Tampa Bay market."

"My favorite thing about the house is the outdoor living space which is incredible in the evenings with sunset skies," said seller Tonya Spencer Hills. "The laundry and craft room always gets compliments from guests and it's one of my favorite rooms since it has provided a great and comfy space for me and my kids. I also love that each room in the house is unique and were each wonderfully curated by the design team."

The residence is being sold fully furnished, which is estimated to be worth more than $2 million. It was designed by Michelle Wiebe of Studio M and Kylie Ponton of NCIDQ Licensed Designers.

Inside, sun-lit walls of natural Mediterranean tones harmonize with dynamically patterned wood floors, handcrafted archways and ceilings of varied elegance.

Select the night's wine from the custom wine cellar, and enjoy an evening of gossip or a good book in the sitting room by the fireplace.

The second floor's exclusive family escape allows for casual weeknight gatherings and sunning on the terrace. Moravian star pendant lights whimsically light the way to the home's eight bedrooms; each appointed with comfort, views and a spa-like bathroom.

Additional custom features include:

  • High ceilings and tray ceilings with wood-paneling or wood-beams in various rooms, including a large entertainment game room.
  • Sophisticated custom lights in every room.
  • Handcrafted archways, oversized windows with views from nearly every room and a double front door with detailed scrolling ironwork.
  • A spacious laundry and craft room with extensive cabinetry and a large island. A second laundry room is located on the first floor.
  • A private covered boat dock on the Dundee River which provides access to the bay.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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