Through the woods and over the bridge you will find this elegant and cozy executive rental, a rare opportunity to live in a setting full of life and beauty. Gated and private, this special place is surrounded by nature on the shores of 880-acre Lake Thonotosassa, with a creek running through gorgeous oak trees and an estate-sized lot of nearly an acre. The two-story home offers a downstairs suite with an adjoining office, while the primary bedroom upstairs overlooks the expansive family room and includes built-in shelving, a luxury bath, and a walk-in closet; step out onto the private balcony to take in the beautiful grounds. The family room impresses with vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, an antique chandelier, and sweeping views of the grounds. Recently remodeled, the home features a beautifully updated kitchen complete with fresh white cabinets, upgraded appliances, and an open-concept flow created by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room, plus an expanded bedroom with an enlarged closet and wood-look tile throughout. The kitchen is equipped with a range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer, dryer, water softener, and garbage disposal, while the dining room showcases a unique fireplace. Outdoors, a front deck invites coffee or meals al fresco, a generous covered rear patio accommodates a large outdoor dining table, and a carport sits just beyond the front double doors. The home is on a private well and septic system, no monthly water or sewer bill, and grounds maintenance is included for easy living.The property is pet friendly with plenty of room on the grounds. Ideally located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Tampa and about 1.5 hours from Orlando; Tampa Executive Airport is under 30 minutes and Tampa International about 35 minutes. Convenient to major regional medical centers, USF, University of Tampa, Brandon-area shopping, the Straz Center, downtown Tampa museums, and Gulf beaches. All distances and travel times are approximate; prospective tenant to confirm.