1923 IOWA AVENUE NE Under contract-accepting backup offers. LOCATED IN ONE OF TAMPA BAY’S PREMIER BOATING COMMUNITIES, THIS LUXURIOUS 5 BEDROOM, 3 ½ BATH RESIDENCE IS EXQUISITELY AND METICULOUSLY UPDATED TO BRILLIANT EFFECT! A lushly landscaped paver driveway transitions to a commanding 8ft mahogany double door covered entry, revealing a home of fabulous finishes and painstaking attention to detail. A grand 16ft-high foyer introduces beautiful flooring, artisan-quality woodwork & built-ins, radiant contemporary lighting, sumptuous wall finishes, tasteful window treatments, and custom Michael Bright display cabinet that deliver an alluring artistic appeal. You’ll love how the windows and doors are flawlessly encased in wood. The inspiring gourmet kitchen boasts wonderful granite surfaces, refined raised-panel coastal white cabinetry, a huge multi-level breakfast bar that seats six, an exceptional matching built-in credenza/buffet with substantial storage, and a superb custom dry bar with wine chiller. Your generously-finished living room opens to the covered pool deck, as does the kitchen. Resplendent French Oak wide-plank wood graces the bedroom floors with style! Owner’s suite features 2 closets including a roomy walk-in closet system, and a magnificent, pampering bath with polished Travertine floors, extraordinary quartzite counter surfaces, dual vanities, a dedicated sit-down cosmetics center, jetted spa tub and striking glass shower enclosure richly-detailed in travertine. 2nd bedroom suite is large and has a posh, inviting bath with dual vanities and Patagonia Granite surfaces. Spacious 3rd bedroom with waterviews opens to the pool deck. Providing abundant storage and dual Patagonia Granite vanities, the oversized guest bath functions as a pool bath, with dedicated access to the pool. Out back, discover an entertainment paradise - impressive 40ft-wide 550sqft covered pool deck has a beautiful built-in cooking center with new Twin Eagles grille, and SS refrigeration. Covered paver deck provides 3 distinct lounging/dining areas that overlook your dazzling pool & waterfront. Sizable composite dock with 10, 000 lb boat lift, offers plenty of seating area, power/water, dock lighting, sailboat-depth water w/no bridges and immediate boating access to the bay. Extensive privacy landscaping, gas water heating, hurricane-protected windows/doors, and many, many extras. An outstanding value in a great location near fine shopping, dining and excellent K-12 schools. Measurements are estimates, buyer to verify.