9 Jefferson Court SSt Petersburg, FL 33711Sale Price: $970,000

This spacious Villa-style home nestled in the waterfront community of Marina Bay features SINGLE-LEVEL, ELEVATED LIVING with an open floor plan above the huge first-level garage below, with vaulted ceilings in nearly every room, abundant natural light and stunning tropical garden views. This immaculately maintained 2-bedroom plus Den / Study, and 2-full bath home features impact windows and doors (new in 2016), also new roof, A/C Condensing Unit and Air Handler in 2016. CONCRETE BLOCK CONSTRUCTION top-to-bottom. Too many upgrades have been made to this home to list here; seller's complete upgrade list is available at showing. Natural gas supports the newer tankless hot water heater, gas range and the Great Room fireplace. Dramatic architectural features are found everywhere from the moment you open the front door. The expansive Living Room and Dining Room with bright porcelain tile floors and walls of windows lead to a sunny Great Room and Kitchen with an entire wall of impact sliding glass doors and transom windows above. Gorgeous plantation shutters and vertical blinds throughout. The oversized Owner's Suite (20' x 13') features 2 walk-in closets with custom closet systems, sliding doors opening onto the screened Lanai, and an ensuite bath with a large walk-in shower, vaulted ceiling and separate vanities. Bedroom #2 also features a vaulted ceiling and architectural, oversized windows. Lush tropical landscaping surrounds the entire back of this home providing privacy and a beautiful backdrop to the screened Lanai (25'x 7') and enormous open Terrace (25'x17') offering the very essence of Florida living. The first level Garage and Carport provide ample parking for up to 4 cars and space for hobbies, office, gym or storage, and includes a Craftsman workshop bench that conveys. Marina Bay is located next to Eckerd College on the southern tip of Pinellas County, just minutes to downtown St. Petersburg, moments to world-class beaches and only 25 minutes to Tampa airport. This waterfront community features almost 2,000' of intracoastal water (ICW) directly on Boca Ciega Bay with three day-slips available at the community marina. Additional community amenities include 2 pools (one with geothermal heat for year-round swimming, both heated and cooled), 2 spas, fitness center, clubhouse, fishing pier, direct access to the Pinellas Trail pathways for walking or biking, spectacular water features and fountains, mature tropical landscaping with an abundance of wildlife and pet friendly!