This is a unique hidden waterfront gem. Opportunities like this do not come around often! Welcome to Portofino at Venetian Bay, an exclusive gated community centrally located only 15 minutes from Tampa, the airport, as well as downtown St. Pete. This home is directly on Tampa Bay with deep sailboat water access and amazing views overlooking Snug Harbor and Weedon Island Preserve. Take your boat out to the beach or enjoy the day fishing, kayaking, or paddleboarding to local waterside restaurants. This custom designed 4 bedroom 4.5 Bath is located at the end, along with a cul de sac with lots of privacy, and is complete with its own dock, new 13,000 lb. boatlift, private heated saltwater pool & 2 car garage. Peaceful water views & stunning sunsets are offered from the 1st and 2nd floor Lanai's. Catch dolphins and manatees often swimming around plus downtown fireworks on the 4th of July. All bedrooms are ensuite with a powder bath on the main living level. As you enter this custom home you will immediately notice the abundance of natural light, high ceilings, exquisite custom wood cabinetry & built-ins throughout. Other offerings unique to this home are custom crown molding in every room, large kitchen pantry, a 500+ bottle climate-controlled wine cellar, ice maker, warming drawer, a whole-house audio-video system, fireplaces in master BR & Dining Rm, custom large his & hers walk-in closets in master, designer lighting & fixtures, Pella hurricane rated windows, plantation shutters, 2 HVAC systems & solid concrete block construction. The gourmet kitchen offers SS appliances with sprawling custom black leather granite counters that flow into the open dining area and a great room with views of the water, a perfect setting for entertaining your friends and family. There is a wooden walkway through your backyard to your private dock and a 13,000 lb boatlift. There are no fixed bridges to worry about when you’re spending a day on the open water. *VR Tour available upon request*