Livin’ large on the lake

A rare opportunity to buy a lakefront home within easy reach of downtown Tampa is available at Monterey Grand Waterside, a new community in Lutz.

WCI is building 105 homes on 35-acre Lake Mary Lou, which straddles Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Homes on the Hillsborough side start in the $500s, while on the Pasco side they start in the $300s. Residents can go out in kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and boats with motors below 5 horsepower.

This community is tranquil but offers the latest technology with home automation. Voice requests can lower the thermostat, lock doors or show who’s outside.

– Katherine Snow Smith, B2 Communications