9800 E Bay StreetSeminole, FL 33776Sale Price: $868,000

From the moment you enter through the double prairie-style doors with stained glass panels and electronic keyless entry, you'll appreciate the many fine features this Seminole home has to offer. The vaulted living room ceiling (to 19') and quality finishes throughout combine traditional design with contemporary features. The living room has solid oak flooring, a floor-to-ceiling wood burning fireplace with expansive hearth, original Hunter ceiling fans and a 58” 4K television complete with 5.1 surround sound system and fireplace MantleMount® that convey with the house. The spacious kitchen with large bay window has natural cherry Kraftmaid® cabinetry, granite countertops, travertine subway tile backsplashes and quality stainless appliances highlighted by a gas range that convey with the house. The large master suite is complemented by an extra 11'x13' room; ideal for a home office, nursery, or hobby area. The Florida room features a bank of three double French doors opening to a 8'X24' covered porch, a beautiful travertine-decked patio and pool surround. A large 14'x42' saltwater pool has double-stairways, a deep-end swim out and a 6-person spa. An adjoining 12'x14' gazebo provides poolside shade and comfort; a 48” diameter aluminum propane-fueled firepit conveys with the house. The fenced back yard with lush tropical landscaping is very private; if you enjoy entertaining, or just peace and quiet, this is the place! Solidly constructed with stucco over concrete block on the first level, Hardie plank lap siding on the second, new roof in 2020; all mechanicals have been updated: Trane heat pumps w/ smart Ecobee thermostats (2019), new sprinkler system including well points to 22' (2023), propane-fueled spa heater, variable speed pool pump, Hayward sand filter (2024), Hayward salt cell (2019), Alert 360(TM) alarm system and more. A generous size 2-car garage with attic storage/retractable stairs and textured flake epoxy flooring opens to a double-wide driveway with new pavers and extra space for your boat or RV. A 7'x12' Wally Watt shed in backyard corner provides additional storage space. This home, on a 0.31-acre corner lot in a quiet neighborhood, in flood Zone X, is conveniently close to Indian Rocks Beach, and an easy drive to world-famous Clearwater Beach and other area gulf beaches. Nearby shopping includes Seminole City Center and the many merchant opportunities found along Seminole Blvd. Walsingham Park is an easy walk from the home; Millennium Park, Heritage Park, Florida Botanical Gardens, and Pinellas Trail access are also nearby. Highly-rated zoned schools are all less than a mile away (Oakhurst Elem, Seminole Middle, and Seminole High), and the home is only 1.5 miles from the Seminole campus of St. Petersburg College. This offering is an opportunity for gracious living and shines with curb appeal; it is the first time on-market in over 30 years and it won't last long! Make an appointment today to view!