11923 RIVERHILLS DRIVE TEMPLE TERRACE FL 33617 MLS #TB8402045

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to this truly special Victorian inspired custom home, ideally situated along a quiet stretch of the Hillsborough River with serene conservation views. Originally built in 2002 with timeless craftsmanship and architectural charm, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 car garage residence also features a sunroom, dedicated office/den, and nearly every space thoughtfully designed to embrace the natural beauty that surrounds it. Since its last sale, the home has been significantly enhanced with newer upgrades completed within the past two years including a newer roof w/ 15 year transferrable labor warranty and 50 year Atlas “Scotchguard 3M” shingle, hurricane impact windows, HVAC system, water heater, electronic front gate, privacy fencing, and newer carpet in all upstairs bedrooms offering lasting comfort and modern efficiency.Step through double leaded-glass doors into a grand foyer with soaring 20-foot ceilings and a sweeping staircase, setting the stage for this elegant yet inviting home. The spacious kitchen with breakfast nook opens into the sunroom and flows seamlessly into a window-lined family room with unobstructed river views. The formal living and dining rooms feature folding privacy doors for flexible entertaining, while the cozy gas fireplace adds warmth on cooler nights.The first-floor den or office complete with an adjacent full bathroom offers the flexibility to function as a guest suite, or private workspace, depending on your lifestyle needs.Upstairs, the expansive primary suite serves as a true retreat with breathtaking river views, a spa-like bath featuring a Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a spacious walk-in closet. Bedroom 2 sits adjacent to the primary suite is perfect for a nursery, home gym, or secondary office, while bedrooms 3 and 4 are located on the opposite side and share a full bath. The laundry closet is also conveniently located on the second floor.Notable interior features include Brazilian hardwood flooring, elegant crown molding and baseboards, newer carpet upstairs, a tongue-and-groove ceiling in the sunroom, French doors, glass hardware, and designer lighting that nods to the home’s Victorian influence. An oversized driveway leads to three garage bays, including a side-entry 1-car garage/workshop with utility sink.Outdoors, enjoy tranquil riverfront living with a wood deck overlooking the water, a concrete seawall with private launch for canoe or kayak, a garden/storage shed, irrigation drawn from the river, stone walkways, and a majestic oak tree anchoring the lush, landscaped yard. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Tampa and convenient to USF, area hospitals, and the Temple Terrace Rec Center and the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club.Offering a rare blend of architectural elegance, functional updates, and waterfront serenity, this home is ready to welcome its next chapter!