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The Oaks, Magnificent Estate on Lake Thonotosassa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Oaks, Magnificent Country Estate on Lake Thonotosassa Featured on the Cover of LHM Tampa Bay | Greater Sarasota Issue 13.2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thonotosassa, FL – April 18, 2019 – “The Oaks,” a magnificent sprawling country estate situated on Lake Thonotosassa, is one of Florida’s most significant homes to be built within the last century.

The French-Normandy style gated manor includes 8 bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms, and 14 half baths for 36,361 SF of air-conditioned space and 42,782 SF under roof. In addition, there is a separate 11,000 SF air-conditioned state of the art workshop with 2 half baths and a gatehouse with 1 half bath.

Surrounded by handcrafted rolling hills with manicured lawns, gardens and trees, the grounds encompass a long private brick driveway, main house, 2-story guest house, antique collector garage that can hold up to 20 cars, workshop, well-appointed pool house, gatehouse, horse barn with grazing pasture, indoor and outdoor salt water pools, expansive loggia’s, 2-story boat house, race track, and 1 mile jogging trail.

4 contiguous properties were acquired to form the 36 acre estate with 1,278 feet of lake frontage.

Main residence with elevator access to all levels comprises 4-stories with 6 bedrooms, 8 full and 7 half baths, plus 7-car garage.

The Oaks offers a world class men’s lounge, chef’s kitchen with finest cabinetry\/appliances, master suite with sitting room and his\/her bathrooms\/closets, grand salon, craft room, fitness room, steam and sauna rooms, massage area, bowling alley, an indoor heated saltwater pool, game room, 3 fireplaces, and magical night lighting.

Every detail was chosen to accommodate the most cordial and comfortable lifestyle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about The Oaks estate, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To view more estates in the Tampa Bay area click here<\/a>, or click here<\/a> for more estates in the Sarasota region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Listing Agents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ed Gunning<\/a> and Mary Pond<\/a> with Smith and Associates Real Estate, Inc.<\/a> have been bringing buyers and sellers together in the Tampa Bay area for over 35 years. Their successful partnership stems from their thorough knowledge of the bay area real estate market and understanding and exceeding their client\u2019s needs. They know the importance of maintaining the highest level of service and integrity, which is evidenced in the fact that Ed and Mary have consistently been top multimillion dollar producers for over two decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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