A rare opportunity to own a custom home on one of the premier lake front lots on Lake Merry Water in the gated community of Ladera. This 5-bedroom, 4.5 bath home with two large offices, bonus room, extended lanai, heated pool and spa and 3 car garage is just minutes to everything. Easy access to Tampa, the airport, schools/USF, hospitals, shopping and restaurants, yet far enough away that all you hear, feel and see is the quiet tranquility of living on a beautiful lake with park-like settings in a gated community. Inviting and open home with gorgeous views of Lake Merry Water from nearly every location in the home. Lake Merry Water is a bird watchers paradise with a community dock and only electric motors allowed. Oversized paver driveway for entertaining. 2 downstairs bedroom/bath suites equipped with walk in showers and large closets. First floor master bedroom, with spacious master bath and oversized dual-head shower. Custom California Closets build out completes the large walk in master closet. Gourmet Kitchen with 42″ cabinetry, updated appliances with drop in 6 burner gas range and designer hood. Kitchen opens to large family room surrounded by views of the pool area and lake. Updated lighting fixtures and window shutters throughout. 2nd floor with huge bonus area, 2 bedrooms with window seats, 1 full bath and a spacious balcony for evening sunsets and moonlit nights looking out over the water. Zoned for Steinbrenner High, Buchanan Middle and Lutz K-8.