Wonderful Location!! This lovely Hyde Park home sits just three blocks away from the scenic Bayshore Boulevard, with its 4.5-mile continuous sidewalk along Hillsborough Bay. The home is situated adjacent to popular Hyde Park Village, which has been described as “a modern oasis for discerning shoppers, travelers and Tampa residents looking for the very best.” For those new to the area, the Village offers special events such as art shows, outdoor markets, holiday events and live music. Everyday options include a luxury movie theater, upscale shopping, fitness & beauty products and services, and a wide selection of casual and fine food & drink. The residence consists of a solidly built one-story, 2,092 square foot, 3-bedroom 2-bath Spanish-style bungalow with a two-story, 1,288 square foot converted garage apartment connected to the house by an expansive covered patio area. Buildings are surrounded by a large garden consisting of decorative landscaping and a variety of mature fruit trees. Both floors of the garage/apartment have central heat & air. The first floor includes a full kitchen, laundry, and large living space, with the second floor containing a spacious open room and full bath. The property also features a gated parking area accessed via the rear alleyway, offering ample off-street parking at the front and back of the property for a minimum of 4 vehicles. Buildings are situated in a well elevated no-flood zone. World class, award-winning healthcare is available less than a mile away. Additional details: The original polished oak and pine hardwood floors are in excellent condition. Termite treatment is up to date, most recently tented in June 2023. All large trees on the property trimmed back by a certified arborist in April 2023. The main HVAC unit was replaced in August 2022. The garage HVAC was replaced in 2019. The membrane roof was re-coated in May 2022 and a portion of the shingled roof of the garage apartment was replaced in October 2022. Both tankless water heaters have been replaced within the last 10 years. The five-person infrared sauna in the garage is a Sunlighten mPulse Empower in excellent unused condition and conveys at no cost. The property's RM-16 (Residential Single or Multi-Family) Zoning is suitable for move-in, updating, and multi-family development. More intensive uses are also possible through special use permitting. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a unique home in one of Tampa's most historic and sought-after neighborhoods!