16218 Sierra De Avila Drive Tampa, FL 33613

"The CLOSER" & HALL of FAMER NY Yankee's Baseball Pitcher MARIANO RIVERA's custom-built Alvarez home. This aristocratic mansion is nearly 10,000 heated sqft of unparalleled sophistication & luxury! Situated on Lake Sloan & accessed through a private gated entry, this beautiful estate boasts of 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 3 half baths, 5 car-garage, a guest house, library, theatre, playroom, billiards room, exercise room & expansive living rooms for utmost entertaining! Intricately-finished balconies with views of Lake Sloan. Enter the grand foyer & be enthralled by the delicately-designed wrought iron spindle staircase to amazing floor tile mosaics & elaborate trim finishes reserved only for the most discerning eye. Gather family & friends in the oversized Chef's kitchen with exotic counters, designer-cabinetry & top of the line appliances. Heated pool with slide & custom waterfall. A stunning fireplace in the formal room, cherry wood shelving in the library, movie-theater seating in media room, built-in bar in the billiards room, large gym with mirrored wall. Picture windows with lake scenery from the family room. The owner's luxurious retreat has a sitting area, His and Hers closets with custom built-ins & a lavish bathroom accentuated with detailed wood work. Two suites downstairs, three additional suites upstairs + a loft & laundry room. Well-appointed features include graceful marble floors, elaborate lighting, intricate ceiling details, brick paver courtyard. 3 Car Garage & Separate 2 car Garage.