173 1st St W, Saint Petersburg, FL 33715

Luxurious and easy living in a STUNNING WATERFRONT RETREAT awaits you on the ISLAND PARADISE OF TIERRA VERDE. Upon entering this BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED, ONE-LEVEL CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE, you will be mesmerized by the wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the sparkling aqua waters of Boca Ciega Bay right into the room. Relax and enjoy the spectacular view as boats cruise slowly by in the channel’s no-wake zone, and be entertained as dolphins fish, frolic and play just a short distance away from the recently constructed dock and 85-ft seawall. The spacious, open concept Great Room with a vaulted volume ceiling is a major WOW-FACTOR, OFFERING WIDE-ANGLE VIEWS TO THE COASTAL OUTDOORS and endless opportunities for entertaining family and friends. Adjacent to the Great Room is a sleek and stylish kitchen, with Shaker soft-close cabinets, an induction range, convection oven and microwave, French Door stainless refrigerator and wine fridge. Soft gray veined Calacatta quartz countertops are complemented by a sea pearl mosaic backsplash, extending over a peninsula that provides ample seating for guests as well as extra storage space. A walk-in pantry provides additional storage space with built-in shelves and cabinetry. Combining an elegant living space that blends outdoor and indoor living with one of the most elevated waterfront lots on the island, you can rest assured that you are high and dry. NEW PGT hurricane-impact windows, sliders and doors and a fully-owned solar heating and cooling system keeps electric bills at a minimum, and gives you added peace of mind. Other upgrades in include a 3-ton variable speed heat pump/return from main area, a new pool pump and a retractable solar pool cover. The split floor plan features a primary retreat with a volume ceiling, loft storage area, and sliders leading out to an elevated private patio looking across to the Tierra Verde bridge, where you can greet the daily sunrises with your morning cup of coffee. The primary bath has a spa-like ambiance with porcelain tile, elegant, modern floating sinks, and a super shower with a double rain head shower system and built-in bench. Two other bedrooms on the opposite side of the home, one with a Murphy Bed, provide a separate private guest wing, with a shared modern updated bath, tub and shower. Outside, enjoy the coastal breezes and wide-water views from an expansive 2-level patio, or while taking a dip in the solar-heated pool and spa. A newly constructed outdoor grilling nook lets you dine outdoors into the evening as the sun sets over the famous Don CeSar Hotel to the west. Boaters can cruise east through the Pinellas Bayway Tierra Verde Bridge to Tampa Bay … and to the west with direct unobstructed access via Pass-a-Grille Channel out to the Gulf. The island paradise of Tiera Verde is just off the beaten path from the local tourist scene, but with easy access to everywhere! It’s only 30-40 MINUTES FROM 2 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS VIA I-275 and 10 minutes to downtown St. Pete with its cultural attractions, entertainment venues, Saturday Morning Market and top-rated restaurants. Best of all, you are within minutes of the area’s sought-after Gulf beaches and award-winning Fort DeSoto, an 1100 acre park offering an array of sugar sand beaches, boat launches, fishing, camping, kayaking and miles of nature trails – all right in your backyard. Don’t miss the opportunity to schedule your showing today to tour this COASTAL DREAMHOUSE!