1602 Cottagewood Drive, BRANDON, FL

About 1602 Cottagewood Drive

This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, mid-century modern home is located in the heart of Brandon and is nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Designed by architect Nils Schweizer, sent by Wright to Florida to supervise the building of Florida Southern College, the home features key architectural elements that define its style, including wood ceilings, stacked rock walls, floor to ceiling windows and special characteristics in most of the bathrooms. Spanning 7,437 total square feet, the home includes 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, a massive patio area and hidden storage rooms. There is 5,282 living square feet. The home offers two entrances. The west entrance offers a wine cooler, a storage closet, a half bath with a glass bowl sink and a rock wall and access to the garage. It opens to the open & airy family room boasting a built-in entertainment center, built-in custom display cabinets, a built-in desk and a storage closet. There is plenty of natural light from the large glass sliders that overlook the pool. Passing into the kitchen, there are plenty of cabinets & countertop space, a breakfast nook with glass windows offering a stunning view of the rock fountain brought in from the southwestern United States and a built-in office area with glass sliders that lead to the screened enclosed large patio. The kitchen opens to a bar area with a built-in ice maker, refrigerator and cabinets. This room is perfect for entertaining and offers plenty of room for a table and a large sitting area. This space also opens to the patio and has a view of the sunken living room. A formal dining area is adjacent to the kitchen. The east entry features beautiful band-sawed cedar doors that lead to the 2-story stacked rock waterfall and a spiral staircase leading to the second floor. From the foyer you will enter the step-down living room. This room has a gas fireplace, stone wall accents and pendant lighting. A bedroom serving as a den and a full bathroom with a rock shower wall and a marble cabinet and sink are located in this wing. Upstairs, you'll find the primary retreat, complete with a balcony overlooking the peaceful backyard and a staircase leading to the patio. This room overlooks the living room. The en-suite bath offers a dressing area, a soaking tub with a skylight and a window that overlooks the backyard and 2 walk-in closets. Down the hall, there is a full bathroom and 3 additional bedrooms, one with a private bathroom. Several storage rooms are located on this floor, including one with stairs leading to the garage. The screened, enclosed patio area provides a peaceful spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. This area features a picnic table and a sliding screen door leading into a massive outdoor patio that surrounds the large resort-style pool. Your private backyard oasis includes a pavilion with a full outdoor kitchen, a full outdoor bathroom with a large shower and storage area, a sports court featuring a half basketball court with a rebound net and shuffleboard. There is a putting green for the enjoyment of the golfer in the family, all surrounded by lush greenery. The laundry room offers a sink, cabinets and storage closet. The roof is 4 years old, and the main AC is brand new. Sitting on over an acre, the property boasts impressive curb appeal with a circle drive, side entry garage, and unique architectural features. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, Interstate 75, Selmon Expressway and Interstate 4.

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