A stunning gated, resort-style estate in the heart of Countryside (East Clearwater) on over an acre featuring tropical gardens, a bubbling creek, and no HOA. This beautiful renaissance revival style home is loaded with traditional crown molding and detailed trim work so uncommon in Florida. High ceilings, 8' wood panel doors, large spacious rooms and tasteful appointments throughout make this the perfect home for a large family or multi-generational housing. Truly a showplace for entertaining, the current owner has hosted dignitaries from around the world, a simple task with the way the space is divided and so much available space for parking and a pull through double gated driveway. This home has modern appointments and solid details (such as a saltwater pool, gas whole-home installed generator and large thermal pane Pella windows). You must see it to appreciate all this home has to offer. 5 Bedrooms plus a study (4 have en Suite Baths) and the master suite is grand. Three wood burning fireplaces, a large white-cabinet island-kitchen with granite and GE stainless appliances. Bright open spaces abound. Centrally located to all the Tampa/Clearwater/St. Pete area has to offer. Come see this home and fall in love. Live like you're on vacation every day.