
Sitting atop a bluff in the small, upscale town of Belleair, Florida is Chateau de Willadel, a luxurious, gated property covering 1.5 acres of land. Perfect for those who enjoy being active, but want that sense of vacation-like relaxation too, Chateau de Willadel offers amenities and a location like no other.
Step inside the 17,000-square-foot chateau and you'll find the essentials - five bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms. But do a walk-through of the chateau that's currently owned by professional wrestler and television personality Hulk Hogan, and you'll find multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with a butler's pantry, and a large exercise room with a glass-enclosed spa next to it.

While what's inside sounds extraordinary, the backyard complements the chateau with a patio and two-tier waterfall pool. Further on, you'll be welcome by a manicured lawn that extends all the way to a seawall, where a boathouse with a kitchenette and private dock are. "It's a waterfront property that has a dock with two boat lifts and space for a jet ski," says Martha Thorn, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc. "The Intracoastal Waterway and Clearwater Pass lead to the Gulf of Mexico, so you get these absolutely gorgeous views of the bay and beautiful sunsets in the evenings."

One of the most prominent features of the $9.242 million chateau is the architecture. "It's modeled after a French country chateau," Martha says. "When it was built, there were home parts that were actually imported from different homes in Europe to create the chateau." The driveways and guest parking area have a cobblestone look to them, giving the chateau an even more distinct European look and feel.
While Chateau de Willadel is located in a small town, it's not far from multiple different area. Head west and you'll be at Belleair Beach to enjoy water sports or relax on the 4,500 feet of sandy white beaches. Head east to get to Tampa and enjoy the city lifestyle with endless amounts of shopping and dining choices. Go northeast to Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs where you can enjoy the outdoors by using their hiking and equestrian trails. "There's so much to do around Belleair," Martha says. "The location of Chateau de Willadel is the absolute best."
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