I still can’t believe this French chateau compound is actually in Tampa
Alright, pull up. Yes, we are literally driving through a gatehouse made of stone just to get inside the property lines.
Then you get to drive down this brick road under a canopy of old oak trees.
Finally, the trees clear out and you are staring at an actual French Normandy chateau.
The front courtyard has a fountain made of stone that looks straight out of Europe.
Heading inside
Once you get past the foyer, you hit this sitting room. The wood beams on the ceiling are seriously impressive.
It has a fireplace and these arched doors that let you look out over the grounds.
But wait until you see the grand salon. It is absolutely giant, with a yellow rug and a grand piano chilling in the corner.
The gold trim and the arched windows make it feel like a palace.
If you need a quiet spot to read, this green library is basically perfect.
The lounge and the bar
This wood-paneled room is where everyone hangs out to watch movies. It has a curved couch and a big screen.
And yes, there is a full bar right off the lounge with custom stools and wine storage built into the walls.
Where to eat
The dining room feels incredibly open, with big double doors opening right to the pool.
There is also a prep kitchen setup with a professional indoor grill and brick walls.
The main suite
You won’t believe the main bedroom. It has bright yellow walls, a turquoise ceiling, and a four-poster bed.
The bathroom connected to it is wild. The gold-leaf ceiling is a massive flex.
You can look straight from the bed through an arch right to the freestanding tub.
The tub itself has a black and gold base.
The shower is all marble with gold fixtures everywhere.
And the closet is basically a two-story department store.
It even has library ladders to reach the top shelves.
The car museum
Now for the crazy part. There is a garage on the property that looks like a museum.
They literally put a red carpet down the middle of the polished concrete floor.
Upstairs, there is a lounge space where you can look through the glass down at the cars.
There is a massive boardroom table up there for meetings.
And of course, another bar because why not?
There is a dedicated office space too, with custom wood built-ins.
Sitting outside
When you want some fresh air, the back terrace has these massive columns.
The stone work on these arches is absolutely incredible.
The upper balcony has these hanging chairs where you can watch the sunset.
There is also a dining table up there for eating outside.
Out by the pool
The main pool is a massive rectangle that sits right between the chateau and the lake.
At night, they light it up with neon colors.
There is a stone fire pit area surrounded by white chairs.
The pool house has a vine-covered pergola that looks incredibly relaxing.
You have got plenty of striped lounge chairs to choose from.
Walking through the gardens feels like exploring a historic European estate.
The back facade of the house is just as impressive as the front.
Down by the lake
Right by the water, there is another fire pit circle with chairs looking out over the lake.
A long dock leads out to a massive two-story boathouse.
They have even got a boat lift underneath to keep your boat out of the water.
