Originally constructed by a builder for his own family, this custom Spanish-Mediterranean pool home is located in one of the most desirable pockets in South Tampa (no thru traffic). Walk to top-rated Roosevelt Elementary School, Starbucks, gourmet ice cream, pizza, breakfast, spas, galleries, and Bayshore park. Convenient access to Downtown, Tampa General Hospital, Selmon Expressway, MacDill Air Force Base, and Tampa International Airport. The home and its grounds are sited for privacy, beauty, and safety. The home and its grounds sit well back from and are elevated several feet above street level with a stone retaining wall. Two oak trees frame the north-facing front and provide cool shade to the porch, driveway, and level-graded front lawn. The sunny south-facing backyard warms the caged pool, spa and private deck - for relaxing or entertaining. The home itself combines quality, elegance, and thoughtful design. Underneath the genuine stucco exterior is solid concrete block masonry construction. Inside you find Saltillo tile flooring in the foyer, dining room, study, and central two-story atrium, and imported Brazilian teak hardwood flooring in the main living areas, upstairs hallways, and bedrooms. Chandeliers, skylights, plantation shutters, interior windows and balcony, and crown molding throughout the home complement the elegant ambience with lighting, style, and comfort. The custom-designed kitchen is well-equipped and thoughtfully laid out with Omega cabinetry and level five granite countertops. The center island contains an undermounted farmhouse sink, paneled dishwasher, and a number of other conveniences, as well as a casual seating along the far side. The kitchen and living room overlook, with direct access to, the private pool deck which also accommodates an outdoor barbeque grill with a dedicated gas line - again for relaxing or entertaining. The staircase leading upstairs consists of Brazilian teak hardwood treads, matching tile risers, and wrought iron handrails. On the second floor a hallway leads to a laundry room and guest bedroom. The main hallway continues past the guest bathroom and ends with the bedroom and master bedroom with ensuite. All bedrooms contain flush-light oil-rubbed bronze ceiling fans and built-in closets. The master ensuite bath is shrouded in imported Turkish travertine, Omega cabinetry, granite tops, walk-in shower, and a sizeable undermounted soaker tub with waterfall faucet - the private retreat.