5403 S Russell StreetTampa, FL 33611Sale Price: $820,000

Beautiful traditional home on quiet street in Ballast Point of South Tampa! This meticulously maintained home has been updated with exceptional detail extensively since 2010. A welcoming columned front porch has plenty of room for patio furnishings on either side of the front door. Past the front door, the foyer is well-lit with natural light from side lights and a transom window. To the right is the formal living room with a double-sided gas fireplace with marble perimeter. This room could easily be converted to an office space by adding double doors. To the left is the formal dining room with rich decorative molding/chair railing with a pass through to the kitchen. The foyer opens up to the family room, kitchen and breakfast area that has 20" inch, no-grout-line porcelain tile cut in a diamond pattern throughout. The family room shares the opposite side of the double-sided fireplace with wood mantle, and a cherry built-in entertainment center with granite base. The kitchen features cherry wood cabinets with under-cabinet lighting and side paneling, a large island with breakfast bar and small appliance lift, glass paned cabinet doors, ogee edged granite countertops, a built-in refrigerator with matching cabinet paneling, stainless appliances, an oversized Dacor Epicure gas cooktop, spice drawer pullouts, and bar area with beverage fridge. Off the kitchen is a large laundry room with utility sink with cabinetry and granite counters. There is additional cabinet storage and a secondary fridge are opposite the washer and dryer. A powder room with pewter sink is next to the laundry room. The second floor features the primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a walk-in closet with built-ins. The primary bath has a long cherry wood vanity with dual sinks, drawer bank, and granite countertop. It also has a garden tub, and a separate shower with frameless glass door, seated bench, and rain shower & separate handheld fixtures. Three other guest bedrooms (one with vaulted ceilings), a guest bath with shower/tub combo, and a large attic converted and air-conditioned bonus room completes the second floor. Finally, through the double glass doors between the kitchen and family room is a beautiful and serene screened-in back porch and patio area with TV hookups/fans and composite decking. Against the rear of the property sits an outdoor kitchen with granite counters, a Big Green Egg, and Weber grill. The beautiful landscaping complete this picturesque area that is perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Other features include: solid oak floors in formal areas, stairs, and hallways; plantation shutters; crown molding; central vac system; Roof 2016; A/C compressor 2022 (air handler 2012); gas water heater 2023; water softener 2021. storage shed; BONUS ROOM NOT INCLUDED IN HEATED SQUARE FEET; Within minutes from Bayshore Blvd., Hyde Park, downtown Tampa and the best South Tampa has to offer!