Price reduced! "Certified Appraised" at "$2,895,000." Selling $700,000 UNDER appraised value! Instant equity on this impeccably well-maintained, hidden Country Estate, located in the serene gated enclave called, "Lake Place." Enjoy nature on your community boat and fishing dock, board walk and picnic gazebo on Lake Tarpon, the largest spring feed lake in Tampa Bay! This sprawling 13,066 sq ft estate is nestled on 3 private lush acres, in Pinellis county! Original home was built in 1997. An additional new 5,000' sq foot wing was added to the home in 2010. Upon entering through your gates you'll be greeted by rows of statuesque Italian cypress trees that flank the brick paved circular entrance around a 12' bronze fountain, hedged with roses bushes at the base. All 3 acres are enclosed with your own private iron gates & brick walls. Large majestic oaks, fruit trees and tropical vegetation allow a shady retreat for family & pets. Upon entering the grand foyer you will be dwarfed by 30' soaring ceilings into a light & airy formal living room, a floating glass etched staircase and a 2-story wall of windows and french doors that open to the sites and sounds of beautiful waterfalls & fountains that flow into your free-formed, salt-water, heated pool. Cook by your outside kitchen, or in your chef-size kitchen that opens to the family room with wood burning fireplace for gatherings. Entertain in your 10 seat, surround sound Home Theater or Bar/Billiard room with stone fireplace with another full kitchen. Balcony doors open to a wrap-around deck with a spiral staircase to magnificent views from the roof-top deck. Spacious gym boast of tall windows for natural lighting, a wet bar and an infrared dry sauna, plus a steam room/shower combo. Executive office has a wall of built-in's and bay window with plantation shutters. Both master-suite and in-law-suite are conveniently located on 1st floor. In-law suite can be locked off with it's own entrance. All rooms are inter-connected with intercoms and music speakers. Also included: new elevator, alarm system, security cameras, new well & pump for irrigation system, generator, hurricane shutters, wine room, 5 staircases, 6' marble vases, several chandeliers, 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms (6 full, 2 half's), 6 bay garage, gated courtyard, new driveway pavers, custom garage floors, new carpet, fresh paint inside & out. Please view attached video of home and attached new appraisal.