17301 ESTES, LUTZ, FL, 33548

About This Property

Fall in LOVE with this breathtaking LAKEFRONT residence on Lake Richard, where every moment feels like an escape and each day begins in quiet serenity. Welcome to your lake home- featuring a 3-bedroom, 2-bath MAIN HOME and a FULLY DETACHED 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest COTTAGE with a full kitchen and laundry, offering an exceptional opportunity to own two single-family homes on nearly a full acre with private waterfront living, NO HOA, and NO CDD. Each morning unfolds with stunning sunrise views shimmering across the water, setting the tone for a lifestyle defined by peace, nature, and connection. Spend your days BOATING, SKIING, or FISHING from your own BACKYARD, and your evenings unwinding in a setting that feels a world away—yet remains conveniently CLOSE to everything. The main residence is rich in warmth and character, showcasing a contemporary architecture-inspired design, soaring CATHEDRAL ceilings, and beautiful CEDAR walls that add depth and natural charm throughout. A striking double-sided wood-burning FIREPLACE seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living, while expansive DECKS invite you to take in sweeping water views. The beautifully UPDATED KITCHEN—featuring granite countertops, soft-close cabinetry, and serene lake vistas—makes everyday living feel both elevated and effortless. Upstairs, the private primary suite is a true RETREAT, featuring your own SAUNA, a SPA-inspired bath, and an extraordinary sunroom with panoramic lake views—an ideal space for a home office, wellness studio, or peaceful reading sanctuary as the light shifts throughout the day. Adding remarkable versatility, the FULLY DETACHED guest cottage offers exceptional comfort and independence with its own bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen, and laundry—perfect for MULTIGENERATIONAL living, hosting extended guests, or generating strong rental income. Outdoors, the property transforms into a private sanctuary with a GAZEBO, FIRE PIT, FLOATING DOCK, and BOAT DOCK—all set along this serene spring-fed lake known for its natural beauty and excellent fishing. Thoughtful updates provide added peace of mind, including a main roof replacement (2018), cottage roof (2021), updated HVAC systems, foundation stabilization completed in 2020, and a fully fenced backyard. This is the Florida lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of—welcome home.