226 7th Avenue NESt Petersburg, FL 33701Sale Price: $1,300,000

CRAFTSMAN WITH CHARACTER IN THE HEART OF OLD NE! Timeless southern charm and historical elegance are abound in this 4 bed, 2.5 bath architectural masterpiece. This home perfectly blends all the modern convenience and updates of today while maintaining the vintage artistic details and design of yesteryear. The large covered open front porch featuring stately double columns on either side is extremely inviting and will welcome you into the home through the original glass multi-pane door. Beautiful pine wood floors (refinished in 2013) are woven throughout the house and exude an enchanting warmth that is highlighted by the natural light that flows into the living spaces from the expansive windows. The main living area is highlighted by a cozy wood burning fireplace and then leads into a formal dining area with built-in storage. The kitchen is perfect for the inspired home chef and designed for convenience, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom backsplash, a built in breakfast nook, and flow through pantry. This home features 4 spacious bedrooms to fit all your finest furniture. Sliding glass doors on the main floor will lead you to the backyard where you are greeted with mature landscaping and a wrap-around deck (redone in 2016), perfect for entertaining or enjoying a relaxing evening. There is a detached 2 car garage strategically constructed towards the back of this 60 x 127 lot, leaving tons of yard space in between the main home and garage and allowing plenty of room for a pool. In addition to the 2 car garage you will also find a large parking pad that offers off-street parking for up to an additional 2 to 3 cars. This home is located in Historic Old Northeast only blocks from the water but not in a flood zone! In addition to saving on flood insurance, this home features hurricane strapping on both the main house and the garage, which can result in considerable insurance premium savings. Brick lined streets and Spanish moss draped oak trees are just a few of the unique features that add to the beloved charm of this community. It's proximity to the vibrant downtown scene, beautiful walking paths and the short distance to the white sand beach and glistening waters of Northshore park are just a few more reasons adding to the allure of this premier neighborhood. Hosting 35 annual events, Historic Old Northeast has one of the most active neighborhood associations, known as HONNA (Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association). HONNA prides itself on its mission to “promote, preserve and protect the quality of life” in their little corner of the world. A friendly and cheerful neighborhood with a sense of love for their community, Historic Old Northeast ranks as one of the most desirable locations in St. Petersburg.