Build your custom lakefront estate on Lot 48, a 2.19-acre east-facing homesite in the guard-gated community of Stonelake Ranch with approximately 527 feet of frontage on Lake Thonotosassa, the largest natural lake in Hillsborough County at approximately 880 acres. This is a dockable lot, so you can design a private dock for your boat, and water skiing is permitted on the lake. Morning sun rises over the water, with views toward the Bird Island Sanctuary and filtered views of Hendry Lake, a 37-acre private waterfowl sanctuary, and the 100-acre meadow preserve. The homesite sits just steps from the Lakeside Lodge clubhouse, and its generous depth offers room for a main residence, pool, outdoor living areas and lakefront lawn, subject to deed restrictions and approvals. Imagine mornings with coffee on the dock, afternoons fishing or paddling, and evenings watching herons and egrets return to the sanctuary. Underground utilities, propane and cable are available; a well and septic system will be needed. Zoned PD with deed restrictions that protect the quality of the community, and you may bring the builder of your choice. Stonelake Ranch is a 680-acre private enclave with more than 240 acres of common area, a community boat ramp with direct access to Lake Thonotosassa, a fishing and paddling lake for canoes, kayaks and paddle boats, a lakeside lodge with fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, an extensive trail system and the meadow preserve for walking, hiking and horseback riding. Horses and golf carts are allowed, and the quarterly association fee includes the 24-hour guarded entry, RV and boat storage, recreational facilities and professional management. Country living with city convenience: downtown Tampa, home to the Tampa Riverwalk, the Straz Center, the Tampa Museum of Art, Water Street and Amalie Arena, is approximately 20 miles away, and Tampa International Airport is approximately 25 miles. Healthcare is close at hand, with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital approximately 11 miles, South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City approximately 12 miles, Moffitt Cancer Center, the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and AdventHealth Tampa each approximately 13 miles, and Tampa General Hospital approximately 21 miles. Private and corporate aviation is equally convenient: Plant City Airport is approximately 11 miles, Tampa Executive Airport approximately 12 miles, Lakeland Linder International Airport approximately 21 miles and Peter O. Knight Airport on Davis Islands approximately 23 miles. The University of South Florida and USF Health are approximately 11 miles away and the University of Tampa is approximately 20 miles. Head west to the Gulf of Mexico, where Clearwater Beach is approximately 43 miles and St. Pete Beach approximately 48 miles, or east on I-4 to Walt Disney World, approximately 54 miles, and Orlando International Airport, approximately 72 miles. Quick access to I-4 and I-75 puts the entire Tampa Bay region within easy reach while you return each evening to open sky, quiet water and acreage. Distances are approximate driving miles and will vary by route. Lot size from county records; buyer to verify all information including lot size, dock permitting, flood zone and deed restrictions. Photography may be of nearby lots and not exactly the lot referenced.