A $115M Lakefront Estate Near Tampa Brings Château Scale to Thonotosassa

May 1, 20262 min read

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The Oaks Estate, an 87-acre lakefront compound on Lake Thonotosassa, has been listed for $115 million, placing it among the most notable residential offerings currently on the market in the U.S. The property combines a French Normandy-style château, extensive recreational amenities, equestrian facilities, and a large protected greenbelt within a gated estate setting.

The scale is central to the listing. The estate includes a 36-acre stone-walled compound, complemented by a 51-acre greenbelt reserve. It’s about 10 minutes from an executive airport and about 20 minutes from Tampa, accessible by seaplane or helicopter.

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At the center of the property is a limestone-clad French Normandy-style residence designed with formality and large-scale entertaining in mind, with over 36,000 square feet of living space. Inside, hand-scraped French oak floors in Versailles and herringbone patterns, arched mahogany doors, limestone columns, and detailed stonework and millwork give the interiors a highly finished, Old World look.

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The main living spaces are arranged for both formal entertaining and everyday use. The grand salon opens through a gallery of 12-foot arched mahogany doors to terraces framed by solid limestone columns, while the culinary wing includes La Cornue Château appliances, a butler’s kitchen, and a family room. The Oak Room lounge adds another layer of entertaining space, with a full-service bar, wine storage, a limestone fireplace, and a concealed theater.

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The amenities push the property closer to a private resort than a conventional estate. Indoors, the home includes a 22-car automotive gallery with a floating glass boardroom, along with a bowling alley, billiards room, cinema, and wellness center with a gym, spa, hammam, sauna, and indoor saltwater pool.

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The outdoor amenities are equally extensive. A 72-foot pool and pool house anchor the grounds, while a go-kart circuit, boathouse, one-mile jogging path, professional-grade equestrian facilities, and an operations compound with an automotive workshop expand the estate’s use beyond the main residence. The property also includes lake frontage, water views, boat facilities, and private dock access.