This is a rare opportunity to own a newer home next to Plant high school with custom upgrades and an expansive backyard, all in the heart of desirable South Tampa! Located just minutes from Tampa International Airport, Downtown Tampa, MacDill Air Force Base and Bayshore Boulevard. No expense was spared in this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home which has been upgraded throughout. As you pull up to the house, the first thing that you will notice is the large circular driveway combined with lush landscape. Walk in the front door and look down at the beautiful hardwood floors combined with 5 ¼ inch baseboards. To the left is a formal living/sitting room at the entrance of the house with a custom built wine bar. Continue past the high-volume ceilings and decorative entryways into the open floor concept with the Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, & oversized Great Room. Custom window treatments have been installed throughout the house, providing the perfect combination of privacy and natural light. The chef's gourmet kitchen includes white shaker style cabinets, a large built-in pantry, Miele refrigerator & Miele stove, and an oversized island with quartz countertops & cabinets on both sides. Upstairs you will find a large loft area, hardwood floors & four bedrooms as well as the laundry room. The master suite includes a giant walk in closet, and master bathroom with a stand-alone shower and his and her vanity sinks. The master closet features built in cabinets, perfect for maximizing storage. The remaining rooms are perfectly sized for any use. Step outside to the covered lanai and brick paver patio! The sprawling back yard, which features a privacy fence, shady oak trees, and the perfect layout for adding a pool. Minutes from Tampa's beaches but still located in a minimal flood risk zone (X) with no flood insurance requirement! Do not wait, see this house before its gone!