5611 8th Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Updated mid-century modern 2/1 ranch home exudes charm. Property is just a hop-skip from the Gulf beaches and waterfront Gulfport entertainment district. Built in 1953 with all the architectural delights of the Mad Men era. A renovation in 2009 brought contemporary amenities including a new kitchen with granite counter tops, new appliances and new cabinets. "Great room" floor plan with open kitchen. Updates also include tile flooring, new windows, new bathroom and a large bonus room / laundry. Outdoor space abounds with large front yard and expansive fenced in backyard. Home is recessed from the street and shaded with mature growth trees. Thirty foot lychee tree in the backyard provides a refreshing snack and shade from the sun. A mango tree shades the front yard. Dine alfresco on the ornately paved front porch. Relax, in privacy, in the large fenced in backyard. One car garage with automatic door at the end of a new brick paver drive way. Both bedrooms are spacious and can accommodate a queen or king bed.