Property Description

NOW PRESENTED AT 9, 997 SQ FT OF LIVING AREA AND 14, 066 TOTAL BUILDING AREA, this extraordinary Safety Harbor waterfront estate was extensively transformed, with major permitted improvements completed in 2019. Welcome to 951 S Bayshore Boulevard, offering rare scale, privacy and water on both sides of the property, with sweeping Tampa Bay views to the front and Alligator Lake to the rear. Set on approximately .77 acre with approximately 215 feet of waterfront, this custom residence offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, soaring ceilings, expansive living and entertaining spaces, an executive office, game room, wet bar and a private elevator connecting multiple levels. The open floor plan is enhanced by custom millwork, stone counters, solid wood cabinetry, wood and ceramic tile flooring, cathedral, coffered, tray and vaulted ceilings, and dramatic views throughout. The primary suite is positioned as a private retreat with panoramic water views, a spa-inspired bath and generous walk-in closets. Designed for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining, the property extends outdoors to a resort-style pool and heated spa, covered terraces, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, putting green, basketball court, tennis court and elevated observation area with exceptional sunrise and sunset views. A private fitness center with steam room and two safe rooms add another level of function and privacy. For the automobile collector, boating enthusiast or owner requiring exceptional storage, the property includes an attached 12-car garage and direct access to Tampa Bay. Additional features include impact-rated windows, solid concrete block construction, smart-home features, mature tropical landscaping and gated privacy. The setting is difficult to replicate: Tampa Bay in front, lakefront in back, and downtown Safety Harbor only minutes away, with convenient access to Clearwater, Dunedin, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Gulf beaches, marinas, private clubs, golf and Tampa International Airport. Originally built in 1999, the residence underwent substantial permitted improvements in 2018-2019, including roofing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, with multiple permits finaled in 2019. The result is a dramatically transformed waterfront estate offering nearly 10, 000 square feet of living area, more than 14, 000 total building square feet, exceptional recreational amenities and one of the most distinctive dual-waterfront settings in Tampa Bay.