4399 49th Avenue SSt Petersburg, FL 33711Sale Price: $2,100,000

Here's the ULTIMATE WATERFRONT RETREAT that will check off all your boxes: 1) PRIVATE, TROPICAL SETTING on an oversized waterfront lot with open access to Boca Ciega Bay 2) ONE-LEVEL COASTAL LIVING at 13-ft elevation with low-cost flood insurance 3) 95-FT OF LUSH WATERFRONT with natural mangroves, newly expanded dock and a 10,000-lb boat lift. The original Builder's primary residence, this stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bath home emits a sense of TIMELESS ELEGANCE combined with CONVENIENCE AND MODERN UPDATES where it matters most. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION AND PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP shine throughout the entire home and lush manicured grounds. As you enter the front foyer and step into the Great Room, you'll be impressed by the 12-ft volume ceilings and the 5th bedroom utilized as a dedicated office featuring a rich wall of built-in cabinets and bookshelves. The cozy dining area adjacent to the Great Room is accented with a feature wall of driftwood grey shiplap, creating a friendly coastal ambiance for meals and entertaining. The open, split floor plan winds around to the Primary Suite boasting a beautiful arched triple window framing the backyard waterfront oasis. You will appreciate all the wonderful extras: Custom plantation shutters, crown moulding, built-in entertainment cabinets, newly updated Primary Retreat and ensuite bath with sleek light gray cabinetry, a vanity and a luxurious rain head shower system, and genuine Bamboo flooring in the secondary bedrooms. The heart of this home is a light and bright kitchen with high ceilings and an additional arched triple window showcasing the fabulous backyard amenities. An array of beachy white kitchen cabinets is complemented by the lovely soft tones of creamy Boticeno marble counter tops that surround a breakfast bar and cooking island. Two of the three additional bedrooms are connected by a freshly renovated bath featuring modern gray cabinets, BEAUTIFUL WHITE CALACATTA QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS with striking black veining, and a tub with a contemporary sliding glass enclosure. As spectacular as the interior of this home is, the NATURAL WATERFRONT BEAUTY OF THE OUTDOOR GROUNDS is even more breathtaking! Boaters will appreciate the direct access to Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the convenience of Maximo Marina positioned at the eastern end of the canal. Enjoy endless hours of sunbathing, swimming and entertaining on a sprawling, expansive pool deck with an oversize 43' x 20' pool and large sun shelf. Relax with a cup of coffee on your private dock and take in the morning sunrise … and be awed at sunset, watching the rainbow of colors in the evening Gulf sky. Follow the pavered pathway around the side of the property arched with a canopy of Areca, Date and Banana Palms past the trickling Italian Wall Fountain to your very own secluded putting green, shaded by stately oak trees. With a prime location just off the Pinellas Bayway via I-275, THIS WATERFRONT PARADISE is only a few minutes away from downtown St. Pete, our award-winning Gulf Beaches, Fort DeSoto Park, and a huge array of local shops and restaurants. Plus, you are only 25 minutes from Tampa International Airport! Your ULTIMATE COASTAL LIFESTYLE with luxury, comfort, leisure and convenience awaits you. YES, YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL!!