The Water Front Residence located at 1301 Jumana Loop Apollo Beach , FL 33572 Situated on the coastline of beautiful Tampa Bay , this 11,470 sq ft waterfront home is exquisitely appointed with no detail unattended. Enjoy watching frolicking dolphins nearly every morning from the privacy of your surfside haven while the constant bay breeze keeps you cool and refreshed. In the distance to the south, your views encompass the nature preserve of E.G. Simmons State Park (a permanent view), downtown St. Petersburg and the picturesque Skyway Bridge . Private beach access, with natural rock stairs, from the lower pool terrace provide for an elevated sense of seclusion. The home affords a southwest exposure, ideal for viewing breathtaking, sunsets year-round. Upon ascending the grand staircase, you enter this home through double, solid mahogany doors, with hand crafted leaded glass, and beautiful Baldwin brass door handles. You are greeted by the spacious Great Room overlooking the pristine waters of Tampa Bay . Ceilings that tower thirty feet overhead make for an impressive entrance.  The double level Great Room boasts volume ceilings with chandeliers by Fine Art Lighting. These fixtures are finished with Fine Art's moon-dust finish and accented with teardrop crystal pendants and fine, silk shades. The upper and lower Great Room Windows are draped with the finest imported silk treatments of the orient. The design of window treatments was accomplished by Artistic Windows, Inc. of Tampa . The Upper Gallery which overlooks the great room has black wrought iron railings with solid brass basket shaped insets. The ceilings in the upper gallery are coffered and vaulted supported by cast Italian stone columns sharing the feeling of strength with grandeur. Columns also grace the Great Room and many other areas of the home, including the; dining room, theatre room, master bedroom and bath, and exterior terraces and balconies. Enjoy dining in the eloquently decorated formal dining room. Dine amidst the warm glow of the lighting crafted by Metropolitan. This gorgeous fixture is made of solid cast bronze which gracefully cradles nine solid alabaster shades. From candlelit dinners for two or parties of up to eight guests, this room accommodates all with flare. The media Room features Adcom, Onkyo, Mitsubishi, and Pioneer components. High definition, Mitsubishi, 65 inch television creates a superb theater experience. Six high grade speakers; front, center and back channel speakers as well as two subwoofers one front one back provide for an absolute theater experience. The walls are blown with acoustical dense foam specifically designed to enhance premium sound quality. Dual water features on opposite ends of the 72' x 16' pool compliment five playful dolphins, cast in bronze, which create the soothing sound of falling water. The 25' submersed bench provides many opportunities to catch the rays of the warm Florida sun while aqua lounging. You can enjoy sights and sounds of surf, seabirds, sailboats, and sunsets while taking advantage of the expansive tri-level terraces. The integrated heated spa accommodates 6-8 adults with ample leg room. Exposed aggregate surface, state of the art “automatic valet” pool cleaning system (reducing pool cleaning by 75%), and upgraded rapid-fire gas heat make this pool nearly worry and hassle free. Water depths of 3 feet on ends and 5 feet in center allow for versatility between pool games and relaxing swims. All of the pool terraces and balconies are covered with coral that has been harvested and imported from Santa Domingo.   Flooring throughout the home consists of an array of coverings: Game Room / Bar floor is covered in Brazilian Koa, which is rich in color and grain variation.  All carpets, Master & Guest Bedrooms as well as Theater Room, are Karastan carpets with upgraded 8 lb. padding in order to provide plush ness and extended life of the carpet. These carpets are also with stain resistant application.   Oriental runners on all staircases accented with brass railings capped with acorn caps.  The Master Bathroom floor and shower are covered with Golden Beach tile that is honed and filled. This marble was cut and imported from Costa Rica .  The remaining floors in the home are covered in Turkish and Italian travertine tile that has been milled with an Old World hammered edge and masterfully installed by seasoned craftsman from Poland and Russia .  All windows and doors in the home carry the trusted name of Anderson . Windows are equipped with double argon gas filled panes for the highest insulating factor providing maximum energy efficiency. Anderson windows in this home also meet the highest Hurricane codes mandated by the Federal Government and the state of Florida . Windows are trimmed in solid maple molding which is fluted and accented with decorative rosettes creating a dramatic frame of the water views.  Ambient lighting via rheostat switches in all rooms allow for various mood lighting options. In addition the residence has seventeen ceiling fans throughout and consist of many quality brands including Casablanca and Hunter featuring remote control operation.    Plumbing and Fixtures  All interior plumbing fixtures are Kohler brand, including sinks, faucets, and toilets. All faucets and toilet hardware are solid brass with lifetime warranties on finishes.  Master Bathroom shower fixtures are by Moen, complete with 5-way shower and body shower heads as well as a separate pearl tub with a personal body sprayer. This shower also doubles as a steam room with its steam unit manufactured by Mister Steam.  There is an outdoor shower that is poolside for rinsing pre and post bathing and after sunbathing on the beach or swimming with the dolphins in beautiful Tampa Bay .  Upper Balcony : Well suited for dolphin watching in the morning and sunset dinners of the evening. Great location on weekend morning to take advantage of views and breezes of Tampa Bay 's finest sailboats. Great entertaining options, comfortable hosts 40 people. Italian Stone Stately balustrades surround all exterior decks, patios, and terraces resonating the old-world feel of a Spanish Mediterranean villa (over 300 balustrades) Italian cast stone columns are found throughout interior and exterior.  Wood cabinetry the house is appointed with exquisite furnishings, but much of the art is contained within the structure itself. The attention to detail shines through in the mastery level of craftsmanship in the solid wood cabinetry. All the cabinetry in the home was built and installed by PLG Custom Cabinets, in Tampa . Cabinets by PLG are throughout the home however the main features are the kitchen and bar/game rooms. PLG has been in business for twenty seven years with clients such as George Steinbrenner, Tony Dungy (former Tampa Bay Bucs coach), and Warren Sapp ( Tampa Bay Bucs) just to mention a few. Designer furnishings The home reflects the most magnificent selection of building materials and the designer furnishing are no exception many imported furnishings were directly purchased by a Miami design firm. The highest level of craftsmanship is found in names such as;   Lexington Hickory White Harden Henkel-Harris Accessories Leathercraft John Richard Lane French Heritage Fine Art Lamps Metropolitan Bernhardt Chelsea House Maitland-Smith Kincaid Frederick Cooper Nichols and Stone Schnadig Broyhill Sheryl Drexel Heritage Lillian August fabrics.     Electronics : Wireless network/high speed internet 108mbps: conduct business, email, or surf the net from bed or poolside with your laptop.  Audio is wired throughout the home complete with 74 pairs of speakers, with nearly every room having their own volume controls, as well as subwoofers strategically placed throughout the home. Endless enjoyment is found through 300 discs CD player as well as a plethora of music choices from cable music channels with no commercial interruptions.  Two Toshiba 47 in television rest in prime locations of family room and game room for big screen experience. All guest rooms are equipped with cable television as well.  Extended, transferable warranties Audio and media components consist of Onkyo, Sony, Mitsubishi, and Pioneer brands. Cordless phones with paging and intercom capabilities. Full security system with motion and hardwired monitoring systems.   Appliances : All appliances have extended, transferable 5 year warranties The four American Standard air units total 16 tons and 12 seer and contain a 10 year transferable warranty Kitchen aid 48” side-by-side stainless steel refrigerator capable of producing 16 lbs of ice per day Kitchen aid double convection oven (stainless steel) Kitchen aid gas range with five oversized burners (stainless steel) a cooks delight. Kitchen aid microwave (stainless steel) Kenmore elite side-by-side front load washer and dryer Water softener ( Kenmore ) Bosch dishwasher (stainless steel) Two U-line wine chillers accommodating bottles of wine (stainless steel) One U-line refrigerator and one u-line refrigerator/freezer with ice making capabilities of 8 lbs per day in bar area (stainless steel) U-line refrigerator in master bedroom/bathroom 8lbs per day ice making and 16 lbs per day  Wood trim : 8'' solid maple molding Multi-dimensional detailed chair molding Rosettes  Granite Upgraded thickness, 3/4 inches with polished ogee edge; hand selected from a main importer in Naples insuring the most dramatic outcome at installation.  Aquarium : Custom 150 gallon fish aquarium, equipped with state of the art filtering system, and custom wood cabinetry molding.  Outdoor Lighting: The award winning outdoor lighting, to be featured in the April/May issue of House Trends magazine, was installed by Aurora Lighting of Tampa Bay and consists of quality, German engineering. Elevator: This elevator was a well thought through upgrade for many reasons; Handicap accessibility, convenient use after shopping or moving items in the residence. The capacity of four makes for a comfortable ride from floor to floor. A telephone is also installed for the convenience of the occupants. Statistical data 11,470 total sq. ft. 6,817 sq. ft. under air The ground floor contains a total of 3583 sq ft. (2583 is available for living space leaving 1000 sq ft available for garage use) The garage floors have purposely been left unfinished as to avoid damaging surface with pending construction. However, we would be pleased to finish in an epoxy based application of your choice of available colors.  Dues concerning the Home Owners Association are collected quarterly at $451.25 Dues concerning the boat slip at the Andalucia marina are collected quarterly at $180.00 each slip is designed to hold up to a 60' pleasure craft of your choice.  The average monthly electrical bill is $537.00  The annual trim notice from Hillsborough County has not yet been issued; however, they provide an estimated tax function on their website; we utilized this feature by filling in requested information contained within resulting in estimated taxes of $31,000 to $33,000. Irrigation expenditures average $32 dollars a month metered through a separate non-well reading; thereby, reducing exterior maintenance due to high sediment content. Summary : The home creates an atmosphere of stately elegance while encompassing a warm and inviting richness. This home truly offers the best of both worlds. The sense of calming, relaxing sanctuary is evoked; however, lending itself to memorable entertaining opportunities amongst friends and family.