Casa Bella Estate is a private residence that is available for private events, photo shoots and film production. The Tuscan style Guest House is available for rental through Airbnb. Casa Bella Estate is a Gilded Age style mansion located in Odessa, Florida just 30 minutes north of Tampa/Clearwater. This old world home is walled and gated and sits on seven acres. The estate's Italian architecture makes it a one of a kind in the Tampa Bay area. The home was 5 years in the making and is 14,000 sq ft under roof with 8,000 sq ft of air-conditioned space in the main house. In addition, Casa Bella Estate includes a guest house, and 6,000 sq ft of magnificent marble decking surrounded by beautiful balustrades; and includes a pool, hot-tub, and tanning shelf. The home is located on its' own private lake, and backs on to the Brooker Creek preserve. The western exposure provides for spectacular sunsets. Classical European craftsmanship is seen in every detail of the construction with arched doors, 18 ft ceilings and elaborate millwork. Ceilings are coffered or hand painted; some are adorned with hand painted or gold medallions. The home is finished with imported marble, exotic hardwoods, Venetian plaster and tapestries. The home features a Kiev style theater and bar, constructed in the opera theater style found in old St. Petersburg Russia, transporting you to another time of grand opulence. The guest house is designed with a rustic Tuscan finish which includes chestnut doors, wainscotting and cabinetry. The home features the owner's collection of antiques, antique furnishings, and paintings and bronze sculpture reminiscent of the masters.