Under contract-accepting backup offers. BREATHE....A one-of-a-kind custom-designed home in the Homesteads of Saddlewood! Enter into your own nature conservatory through a gracefully arched, 50' wall of sliding doors and windows topped with transom windows reaching 12 feet high spanning the back of this home putting wildlife and conservation on full display. As if entering a cathedral to nature, the skyward ceiling is graced with exposed trusses, new engineered hardwood floors throughout, a media wall complimented by a stylish Dimplex fireplace beneath a 75” television that can be concealed behind a remotely retractable, Monet-inspired screen. On the west end of the great room, hidden behind the media wall, is an open and generously sized studio/den/office space with built-in shelves, graced by the same floor-to-ceiling views of your natural surroundings. Overlooking the great room is the island kitchen designed with the chef in mind. The openness of the kitchen through the breakfast bar maintains the wide-open conservation views. All stainless appliances include double ovens, a Bosch dishwasher for minimal noise interference and a gas cooktop preferred by chefs! Finishes include granite counters, 42” uppers, pull-out shelving, a center island with a deep, split sink, and a breakfast nook opening to the screened lanai. Across from the gourmet kitchen is a spacious formal dining room perfect for family gatherings, entertaining guests and intimate dining. The primary suite is located at the west wing of the home. It's spacious and boasts vaulted ceilings, large double-paned windows with transom windows above, double walk-in closets, and an ensuite bath. The ensuite offers a double granite vanity, walk-in shower, garden tub, linen closet and private water closet. A large laundry room with cabinets, shelving, a utility sink and a wall-mounted, stow-away ironing board is located conveniently close to the primary suite. The secondary bedrooms are in the east wing adjacent to the second full bath. A pocket door conveniently separates a tub with shower for privacy from the vanity area. The second bedroom offers a convenient Murphy bed and deep closet. The third bedroom opens to the screened lanai through 8’ double doors, bringing in the natural light and view. A 50’ x 12’ open terrace spans the back of this home and connects to the enormous, 400 SF under roof screened lanai with a vaulted ceiling that’s open to the kitchen and third bedroom. This well-maintained home offers maximum privacy in the back of this community. Situated on a cul-de-sac, this home sits back from the road on 4.36 private, untouched acres abutting the Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank. Though close to all amenities you are insulated from all road noise in this quiet, beautiful home. Well, septic, propane gas and more are just EXTRA! The Homesteads of Saddlewood is an exclusive, gated, deed-restricted, equestrian community with deeded access to the Cypress Creek Preserve. There are miles of paved and unpaved trails for walking, running, skating, biking, and horseback riding. You’ll enjoy quick access to I-75 and the convenience of being just a few miles from a newly opened Target; one of the largest in the nation, The Groves, Tampa Premium Outlets, CinéBistro, Wiregrass Mall, two hospitals, Center Ice/Ice Hockey, Epperson Lagoon for swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking, and a plethora of fabulous eateries are all nearby. A new 30-acre entertainment/shopping urban downtown development, Legacy is “coming soon.”