1229 Darlington Oak Cir., St. Petersburg, FL 33703

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Custom Estate home, boasting 4189 square feet, located on the private protected preserve, in the lovely gated community, Placido Bayou! Spacious & stately two story home includes 5 bedrooms/bonus room/4.5 baths, 3 car garage & circular driveway. Exceptionally beautiful entry foyer, soaring high ceilings and spiral staircase! Handsome custom window casings and plantation shutters in the living and dining room, architectural columns. Custom built in cabinetry with special lighting in the 2-story family room. Even the laundry room is spacious, custom built ins, additional refrigerator. Exceptional outdoor space-saltwater custom pool with gas heater, Pebble-Tec finish, large spa, screened covered paver lanai, pool bath & storage closet for pool toys. Jacuzzi can be operated wirelessly from any location via phone app. Completely updated first floor. Brand new stunning kitchen with quartz center island, induction stove, 2 ovens, and updated appliances. The breakfast nook is anything but. Enjoy your mornings looking over the beautiful pool area. Enhancing the elegance and beauty of the kitchen is the tile used meticulously in the cooking area as well as the built in desk area. Look over the gorgeous countertop to the 30 foot tall family room newly updated with designer wallpaper placed behind 3 levels of tempered glass shelving, framing the jumbo-sized white vein-marbled wall with 2 built in hidden cabinets for games, electronics, wires, etc. The television mount was chosen for its ability to hold any weighted entertainment system. This sits above an incredibly unique glass-based gas fireplace which operates with the click of a remote. This natural gas powered fireplace rotates subtly through all colors, or static to one. This room is certainly the center of attention! Upstairs beautiful common area with niche & spindled balcony that overlooks the 2 story family room. 2 upstairs bedrooms enjoy the "Jack & Jill" bathroom feature, 3rd bedroom upstairs includes a full bath, laundry shoot, & linen closet. Large bonus room-home office, play room. Master bed & bath suite includes custom his & her separate Closets by Design build outs & private balcony to enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails! Brand new designer tile roof with transferable warranty. Pristine landscaping with exceptionally large backyard leading to accessible water. Placido gated community is special for many reasons including its close proximity to downtown galleries, events, museums, Dali, café, restaurants, shopping & entertainment. 30 minutes to Tampa International Airport & world renowned beaches.