18005 MALAKAI ISLE DRIVE Upgrades abound in this contemporary styled waterfront home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the prestigious gated community of Cory Lake Isles! Upon entering the home through the custom imported front door, you are immediately struck by the soaring two story ceilings in the front formal living area with bay windows! The entire first floor boasts high end travertine flooring! As you approach the center of the home, you enter a spacious family room with spectacular views of the water through 8 foot tall sliding glass doors that lead to a cozy covered lanai with paver flooring and a stunning travertine covered privacy wall and decorative electric fireplace! The fabulous gournet eat-in kitchen also has a sliding glass door that leads to the lanai along with staggered 42" cabinets with crown molding, top of the line stainless appliances, granite countertops and backsplash, a huge walk-in pantry and custom butler's pantry with a wine refrigerator that leads to the formal dining area! There is a beautifully decorated half bath conveniently located in the center of the home! You reach the second floor via a stairway secured by contemporary cable railings! All of the upstairs floors are engineered hardwood except for one guest room and wet areas. One of the 3 guest rooms has its own en suite bath, and there is a handy study area in the hallway! Double doors lead to the spacious primary bedroom with a tray ceiling. The primary bath has been totally remodeled and features a freestanding tub with a waterfall spillway and a walk-in shower with porcelain walls. The main selling point of this fabulous home is that it is located on an inlet of 165 acre Cory Lake. The sturdy seawall is also dockable. The damaged garage door is on order and will be replaced. The community features are: 24 hour guard gated community, sprawling swimming pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, sand volleyball, basketball courts, a field hockey rink, soccer field and playground. Cory Lake Isles is located in New Tampa with convenient access to I75, highly rated schools, USF, hospitals/medical facilities, dining, shopping, New Tampa Performing Arts Center and so much more!