Amazing Arthur Rutenberg Estate home on Lake Merry Water, located in the private gated community of Ladera. Upon entering you'll be awed by the beautiful lake views through floor to ceiling windows. Architectural details abound. The open floor plan connects the main living areas: the living room with its gas fireplace, the ‘heart of the home' kitchen and the family room surrounded by glass doors that open to outdoor living areas. The gourmet kitchen features a wet bar area with wine fridge, coffee area, large walk-in pantry, convection oven, gas range, massive island with seating and a Bistro breakfast nook. Kitchen space continues into adjacent hallway for additional counter and cabinet space. The formal dining room showcases a custom chandelier that matches the front entry light. Smart light switch panels throughout the home include dimming features. Large first floor office with built in wall cabinets and French doors for privacy The primary bedroom showcases an entire wall of Plantation Shutters for full pool and lake views. Dual walk-in closets with custom Closet Systems. Both closets have beautiful waterfall glass pocket doors. The ensuite bath is a luxurious spa retreat: dual areas with multiple cabinets & drawers, oversized island, private water closet, luxurious spa tub, large walk in shower with rain shower & multiple shower heads….and of course a television. Separate vented AV closet. Oversized laundry room with washer/dryer, folding & hanging area, large sink and additional refrigerator. First floor second bedroom with second bath beside it can be closed off with a pocket door. The third bedroom, also located on the first floor is off a small private hall with third bath beside. Both with walk-in closets. One has under-stairs closet for additional storage. Walk up the grand wood staircase to an entire suite on the second floor. Perfect for a teen suite, in-law suite or family entertaining. Convenient kitchen area with bar seating, fridge, ice maker and sink. Television wall with drop down movie screen and projector. Fourth bedroom & bath can be closed off from main area. Stairway chandelier lowers for cleaning. Wrap around balcony porch provides more outdoor space, amazing lake views and extra entertaining area. Back downstairs and outside to your outdoor oasis! Salt water heated pool ~ high-jet spa ~ custom hardscaped back yard with multiple seating and activity areas ~ covered lanai area ~ elevated cabana with wood burning fireplace ~ ‘grand stairway' to back yard~ outdoor kitchen with bar seating ~ waterfall & fountain. The kitchen features Just Grilling stainless grill, sink, drinks-on-ice bin, refrigerator, ice maker and storage. Whole House Smart Home system with wall mounted keypads control the security system, lighting, entry notification, audio and TVs. Sony Blue Ray connected with speakers throughout the home. Other extras such as convenient Central Vacuum System ~ open metal fencing in back defines areas ~ landscape lighting surrounds the home. Three car garage has home entry access and counter/cabinet storage. Separate fourth garage is extra high to accommodate taller vehicles or possibly a boat. Ladera is a 150+ home gated community tucked in a somewhat rural area. Venture less than a mile to Dale Mabry Hwy, a main Tampa road to access retail, restaurants, 589/Veterans entrance. Located in the Steinbrenner School District, near Wiregrass, Outlet Malls, International Plaza, airport, I-75 and downtown Tampa.