3701 Alabama Avenue NESt Petersburg, FL 33703Sale Price: $1,000,000

Welcome home to this quintessential Shore Acres historic home. Rare opportunity to own this 1920s home with character, charm and a unique style. Ample windows throughout help create an open and bright feel. Refinished oak wood flooring, plaster walls and many of the original chandeliers still adorn the ceilings. This home features five bedrooms, an oversized bonus room/office, four full baths, a living room, formal dining room, custom kitchen with eat-in breakfast bar, indoor laundry room, Florida room and an oversized two-car garage. Property sits on a quarter-acre lot. This resort-style backyard is truly one-of-a-kind. Surrounded by pavers and bordered by lush tropical foliage and a well-kept turfed backyard. The backyard features a pebble tech pool ready for all of your summer activities. Other pool features include a swim-up bar with built-in stools, waterfall displays, a custom tiki hut and outdoor fire pits. The perfect place for entertaining, the outdoor kitchen has a large stainless steel gas grill, side burner and bar taps. The home's exterior is a traditional 1920s rough stucco texture with all details and finishes that are both classic and classy. Enter via the living room and note the hardwood flooring, beautiful period fireplace, spacious high ceilings and ample windows throughout for plenty of natural lighting. The custom kitchen features stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, granite countertops and a large single-basin sink. Separate office, formal dining, laundry room, additional breakfast nook/sitting room and large Florida room finish off the home's first level. On the second floor, you'll find four bedrooms. The master bedroom features an en-suite bath with a walk-in tile shower. Just off the master is an oversized 19-by-29 bonus room with an en-suite bath and balcony that overlooks the tropical backyard. The home features a sprinkler system, reclaimed water, water softener, alarm system, double-paned windows, plantation shutters throughout and a sub-pump for drainage to the street. This property is perfect for someone who appreciates historical character and charm in a home and has a love for the outdoors. New roof in 2020, transferable warranty available. New HVAC in 2021, new garage door, newly painted interior and exterior, refinished hardwood flooring and new appliances including a stove, dishwasher, freezer and grill. Located just a few blocks from the Snell Isle Bridge and only a short bike or golf cart ride to downtown St Petersburg. Close proximity to I-275 for easy commuting to Tampa and St. Petersburg beaches.