4627 Sunrise Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33705

fabulous unique "VISION-Aire/Birdcage Mid-Century Modern" 3/2/2/2,500+ s/f home. This architecturally significant Glenn Q Johnson designed home is a perfect example of the Mid-Century Modern homes that "Embraced the Florida Climate" vs building conventionally. It is elevated to allow the air to move around it's Tri-level design. It is position S/E on the property to take full advantage of the cooling Bay Breezes. The materials used in the construction are Metal & Steel with Re-enforced Concrete to maintain the cool & WDO advantages. Adding to the material list are Pecky Cypress, Red Wood & Cedar all used for their durability & their ability to stand up to the Florida Humidity & Bugs. Vision-Aire Homes were also designed with large Eaves to block the sun & ran. The roofs were based upon 3.5" Tongue & Groove Cedar planking which the best insulation material for roofs. All of these technics applied directly to the design of these homes created a Home that was from 10-12 degrees cooler than the conventional properties nearby. Back in the 1950s Glen Q Johnson built 34 of these homes in Pinellas. Today their are 11 and they are a historical treasure. This is your opportunity to own a one of a kind piece of architecture. You are only 1 home from the bay in this property , close to the beaches, highways, downtown St. Pete, shopping airports & everything that Tampa Bay has to offer. Roof new in 2011, C/H/A 2017