123 Bay Point Drive NESt Petersburg, FL 33704Sale Price: $3,400,000

Panoramic views of Tampa Bay and the downtown St. Petersburg skyline. Live the ultimate Florida lifestyle year-round in this signature waterfront property. Located in the exclusive Bay Point Drive cul-de-sac on Snell Isle, this rare estate offers both extraordinary open water plus downtown St. Petersburg views and features 133' of waterfront, sailboat depth water and an oversized dock with a lift. The owners designed a custom seawall engineered to last for 50 years with a stunning aquatic-themed bas relief, truly a unique conversation piece. Surrounded by tropical landscaping on a 15,669 square foot lot, this exceptional 4,650 square foot home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, spectacular water views from almost every room and a saltwater pool with a hot tub where you can enjoy swimming in the light of a full moon. The spacious light-filled family room opens to the patio and pool, perfect for entertaining family and friends. The private master suite on the second floor features vaulted ceilings and a balcony overlooking the sweeping waterfront and city views, an oversized walk-in closet and an en-suite master bath with dual vanities, a jetted tub, walk in shower and water closet. Enjoy gourmet cooking in the kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, gas stove cooktop, granite countertops and hand-painted tile backsplash. Guests will love the first-floor private guest suite with paint washed pine floors that opens to the pool patio where they can linger over the sparkling water views. Rounding off the first floor is an additional bedroom with an en-suite bath and an office with a second wood-burning fireplace. Architectural details abound in this beautiful home including detailed ceilings, transom windows, a living room fireplace with exquisitely carved wood mantle, a second fireplace with antique wood hearth, custom millwork, hardwood pine floors with inlay, an elegant winding staircase, French doors, designer lighting along with a custom-designed coffered dining room ceiling. The light-filled artist's studio with skylights built over the attached two-car garage is an added bonus area. Enjoy water sports off the dock or unwind on the covered patio with tropical breezes and watch the twinkling nighttime lights of downtown St. Petersburg. Just minutes to the beautiful waterfront parks, restaurants, shops and cultural venues of downtown St. Petersburg. See the amazing video of the creation of the bas relief seawall ocean scene (copy and paste):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp1Odjyu4PI&feature=youtu.be