18826 Huckavalle Road, Odessa, FL 33556

Description

Looking for a home where you can keep your horses?? This is it!! Nestled on 2.02 acres in the heart of Odessa, this gorgeous home is located on a dead end street that ends at Lake Dan Nature Preserve, where you can ride your horses on nine miles of scenic trails that connect to the larger Brooker Creek Preserve. This unique home is a breathtaking 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom Mediterranean farmhouse spanning nearly 4,000 sq. ft. and offering a perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury. The grand entrance features historic double doors from an Ybor City hotel, opening into a stunning 36 ft. x 30 ft. great room/living area adorned with towering 9” x 9” cedar-wrapped columns and dramatic cross beams, creating a palatial ambiance. Travertine floors laid diagonally flow throughout the home and extend from floor to ceiling in three of the four bathrooms, while a striking wood-burning fireplace set into a slate accent wall adds warmth and elegance. The 10 ft. remote control projection screen and projector convey with the home, for the ultimate home theater setting. Up a set of half-moon steps, the rear living space unfolds into a modern Scandinavian-inspired kitchen, beautifully designed with smooth curved cabinetry, exquisite Quartzite countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a center island with a gas stove and grill, and a newer French door refrigerator. The split floor plan ensures privacy, with three spacious bedrooms on one side of the main living area and an expansive owner’s suite on the other, accessed through another set of antique Ybor City hotel doors. The owner’s retreat boasts a luxurious spa-like ensuite with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, elevated dual-sink vanity, and a massive walk-in closet. Stepping outside to the covered lanai, this home transforms into an entertainer’s dream with an outdoor kitchen featuring a full-size fridge, gas stove, sink, and ample cabinetry, all overlooking a stunning heated saltwater pool and infinity waterfall spa, which sits within a newly screened birdcage enclosure. A fourth full bathroom with a walk-in shower is conveniently located off the lanai, along with a washer and dryer that convey with the home. The pool and spa are heated with propane from a recently FILLED 100 gallon tank. Beyond the pool, the property extends into a serene equestrian paradise with three 12’ x 12’ horse stalls, a dedicated space for goats, majestic oak trees providing ample shade, and a fully fenced, gated entry. Additional features include a 19' x 8' storage shed, 8' x 10' hay shed, two water heaters, three A/C units, and a water softener with oxidizing water filter. Recent upgrades include a fully insulated new TPO roof in 2018, a new well with a 2HP pump in 2021 ensuring excellent water pressure, and a saltwater pool conversion with a new pump in 2022. Ideally situated in an X flood zone on a quiet dead-end street, this home offers privacy while remaining just 20 minutes from city conveniences, Tampa International Airport, and local attractions, and only 30 minutes from Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island State Parks. A truly unique and stunning property, this home provides the perfect blend of rural tranquility, equestrian lifestyle, and modern comfort. Billiard table and piano are optional.