12709 MANNHURST OAK LANE, LITHIA, FL, 33547

You have found your custom-built estate, where elegance, luxury, and attention to detail meet the charm and peace of rural living. Set on over 6 acres and surrounded by majestic 100-year-old oak trees, this Mediterranean inspired paradise offers both privacy and sophistication. Pass through the iron security gate and follow the winding 500-foot paved driveway to reach the home. Step inside through the impressive 10-foot mahogany archway entry, where you'll be greeted by 12-foot ceilings and beautifully designed and inspired spaces. This expansive residence includes 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The attached but separate in-law suite, accessed through the courtyard, provides privacy for guests or multi-generational living. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream featuring: granite countertops, built-in range, gas range, oven, and microwave, two sinks, dual islands, a planning desk, 8X10 walk-in pantry, and a wine cellar. The executive master suite is a luxurious retreat with double doors, high ceilings, private sitting area, wet bar, doorless double walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, separate vanities, and spacious his-and-hers closets. Outside the master suite you will find an office that has been converted to a nursery. Just off the spacious living room, there is an additional bedroom with direct access to the exterior. Upstairs, you'll find two more bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath, plus an outdoor balcony overlooking the courtyard. The 39-foot theater room, equipped with a 110-inch screen, high-definition projector, wet bar, wine chiller, and refrigerator, is ideal for movie nights and gatherings. The stunning courtyard is the heart of this home, featuring an outdoor kitchen, custom cedar pergola, and wood-burning stone fireplace. The 36x36 two-story barn has enough space for six horse stalls and comes with a finished, carpeted, and air-conditioned upper level that has been utilized as an office and game room. Additional highlights include an outdoor J375 Jacuzzi, pickleball court, greenhouse with an aquaponics system, and endless opportunities for entertaining and relaxing. In addition to being zoned for horses, this property is literally seconds away from the Alafia State Park Equestrian Trail with 20 miles of horse trails, extremely popular mountain bike trails, and 7,000 acres of state park land. No HOA, no CDD, newer roof, and solar panels producing 2-3 MWh each month. Several weddings and receptions have also been held on this incredible estate easily accommodating 100 guests. This property is just as practical as it is stunning. Call today for your private tour.