One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This premier home is located in Hickory Creek, a community of custom homes showcasing large lots and executive-style properties right in the heart of Brandon—and IS ZONED FOR HORSES! Located on a cul-de-sac with 1.5 ACRES of pristine land, this home feels like a private sanctuary. Enter the circular driveway and notice the side garage entrance, brick accents and meticulous landscape. The fabulous curb appeal will have you eager to see more! The double glass doors offer a grand entrance into this show-stopper home. You will instantly appreciate the high ceilings, custom plantation shutters and beautiful wood highlights and flooring. Your eyes will be swept to the panoramic view of the pool and lush backyard. Straight ahead is the formal living room with a large transom window and lighted plant shelves for your collectibles. To the right is the formal dining room with plantation shutters and transom windows for natural light. Wood floors connect you to the left wing and a huge bedroom/office await with built-in wood shelves, desk, walk-in closet and plantation shutters. Around the corner is a full bath with double sinks and a tub/shower. The secluded master suite is adjacent with an en suite bath and a stunning stained-glass window over the garden tub, large walk-in shower with double sinks and bidet. The back 16 X 18 space is positioned as a fabulous fitness center (or craft/game room/homeschooling room) with personal sauna, private pool bath and slider to the lanai. Nice! The kitchen flows right into the spacious family room where you will find an impressive floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and a handy wet bar with sink and glass storage. There is plenty to love in the kitchen with wood cabinets (with pull-outs) granite counters and a large eat-in area. The second wing off the family room provides a half bath and office/bonus room with exterior French doors. Need to meet clients in your home? Perfect private entrance! The two-car garage offers loads of storage shelves. The third wing houses the utility room, with sink and storage, two bedrooms and a full bath, making a perfect guest or in-law suite. Your outdoor paradise awaits! Four rooms open to the grand lanai that surrounds the sparkling resort-style pool and spa. The screened lanai is dressed in brick with planters filled with greenery and an elevated spa with a fountain. So serene! Don’t forget the outdoor kitchen for those parties and family gatherings. The sprawling backyard has no backyard neighbors, only a gorgeous conservation view. There is outdoor storage, a pool shower, private well for irrigation and hurricane film on all windows and doors, along with hurricane shutters. There are 3 AC units, two were replaced in 2015 and one in 2016. This home is going to please every buyer with its charm & endless possibilities! So much potential! You are the artist. Your updates will turn this home into a masterpiece!