Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome home to a breathtaking property where you enjoy the privacy and advantages of living in the country that’s just only 45 minutes from Downtown Tampa. This 40-acre piece of paradise is situated on a quiet road near the Little Manatee River and features a gorgeous spring-fed lake, ancient shade trees, multiple residences, a powered 3-stall barn for horses or livestock, a 4,000 square-foot airplane hangar with a workshop, and plenty of open land for agriculture, grazing, or ATV riding. The unique compound has 4 deep wells and two manufactured homes for guests or family as well as a beautiful two-story lakeside house with a hot tub and a private dock where you can swim, fish, or just enjoy the wildlife at sunrise. This log-cabin-inspired abode has a large wrap-around porch shaded by stately pines with a magnificent waterfront view. Double front doors open into a vast cedar wood-paneled living and dining space with cathedral ceilings and high windows that flood the great room with abundant natural light. Rustic charm abounds in this spacious 2 bdrm/ 2 bath main home with stunning hardwood flooring throughout, and you’ll adore the eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, acres of tile countertop, and tons of custom cabinetry for storage. Head up the statement staircase to the master suite loft with vaulted ceilings and a spa-like bath. The downstairs bedroom is perfect for a home office or children’s room and offers two huge windows with exquisite nature views, and the guest bathroom is bright and cheerful with a white tile countertop and shower. This unbelievable country retreat also boasts a 2,300-foot-long federally registered D-class STOL runway for those who love to fly. Create the family homestead you’ve always dreamed of with this truly one-of-a-kind property located in a wonderful Hillsborough County community – call now to schedule your exclusive private tour!