248 62nd Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33705

In a world where individuality is revered, we see many deed-restricted developments that allow little opportunity for personal expression on the exterior. Here is the opportunity to see something entirely different. These homes are nestled among mature landscaping, including stately banyan trees and majestic live oaks. Welcome to Bahama Shores, where the lots are varied sizes and the homes represent a myriad of design, style, eras…colors and charm! Prepare to be enchanted! Many of the homes are waterfront, with wide-open views of the bay. Indeed, this home, situated on a third of an acre corner lot, is only one block from the water! However, and this is a BIG PLUS: Though AE for its flood zone, the home sits on pilings with concrete stringers and a slab foundation, lifting the home several feet. That is what makes the flood insurance so inexpensive. It also means that there is a crawl space making maintenance and repairs easy-peasy! That makes this home as practical as it is delightful with an annual flood premium of $859 and solar energy that means some months you won’t even get a bill!!! The beautiful, mature landscaping and huge and very private fenced-in back yard is home to a brand-new, 12 X 24 heated pool with travertine pavers and a multi-purpose, air-conditioned she-shed. The she-shed is great for parties; quiet reading; as an inspiring muse; or a great spot to get away for a nap! Nestled within a footprint that encompasses more than 3100 acsf, there are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including dual primary suites, the largest of which is upstairs and has an adjoining 225 acsf space benefiting from natural light that would make an excellent office, nursery or could be converted into a simply outstanding closet. Speaking of which, there is TONS of storage space in this home. The kitchen and baths were remodeled and boast wood cabinetry and granite countertops. The kitchen, remodeled in 2019, features stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, a dry bar AND a large and cleverly concealed deep pantry hidden by barn doors! The downstairs public rooms have Anderson Windows sporting beautiful Hunter Douglas window treatments. Additionally, all of the bedrooms and public rooms have the beautiful original heart-pine floors that have matured with the years to a gorgeous golden hue. Here too on the first level is a multi-purpose room with flagstone flooring which can be closed off for privacy, be it used as a den, library, family, or media room. There is also a spacious formal living room accessed from both the front door and the side door. The roof, which was renewed in 2014, is home to solar power that reduces that bill to next to nothing, as mentioned… and sometimes literally nothing! There is also a gas generator! Well maintained is an understatement! The A/C’s are serviced every six months. The sewers have also been maintained and certified. This home is as solid as its grand neighborhood and ready for its next chapter to be written. The only question is, “Who will be its author?“