430 72nd St., St. Petersburg, FL 33707

The Christina Marco, a stoic 20th century Mediterranean Estate nestled in the charming Old Pasadena neighborhood of St. Petersburg FL. Enter the iron gates & arrive under the porte-cochere leading to this elegant residence. Step in to see exquisite detail including hand-painted, gold coffered ceilings & sparkling chandeliers. The ultimate entertainment space, anchored by a wood-burning hearth, flows from room to room & opens up to the poolside retreat with a pass-through bar. Look beyond to the grounds which have hosted many garden weddings & extravagant parties. Most impressive is the breathtaking dining room with 20 ft ceilings, a roaring black-marble fireplace, cathedral wheel windows and artisan wrought iron by Downing Forge. This stunning space opens to a billiards room & updated kitchen with custom cabinetry, double oven & granite countertops. Beyond the kitchen & utility room is a perfect bedroom & bath for an au-pair or housekeeper. Three of the other generously-sized bedrooms include their own en-suite baths & substantial closets. An addition was constructed with great care to preserve all walls of the original dwelling. This wing includes a master suite, bath with imported Rosa Aurora marble & a regal office with an oil-painted ceiling mural. These calculated renovations, along with new foundational piers (2007) and roofing (2004 & 2013), have enabled this quintessential Mediterranean home to propel the romance of its era. Minutes from beaches, downtown St. Pete & 2 international airports.