808 Water Hyacinth Ct., St. Petersburg, FL 33703

THIS PLACIDO BAYOU HOME HAS THE WOW FACTOR! As you enter this estate home through custom Craftsman-style double front doors, you are drawn through the spacious formal living/dining areas with 13 foot ceilings and crown molding to views of the swimming pool and lake beyond. The family room offers the same great views of the lake and has a wood burning fireplace and dining area. The gourmet kitchen is anchored by a dramatic, oversized greenhouse window that brings the feeling of being outdoors inside. It is complimented with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, an island, wine bar and desk. Travertine floors flow throughout the kitchen, family room, and living room/dining room. The master suite is comprised of a bonus room for exercise equipment or for crafts; the oversized bedroom with plantation shutters; and master bath with dual sinks, separate tub and shower, water closet, and storage. The home also has a paneled den (which could serve as a fourth bedroom) with built in bookshelves and desk, two other bedrooms each with their own full bath, a separate pool bath, utility room, and a three car garage. The pool area has a large covered patio and a screened enclosure. The tile roof is new this year. The grill, water heater and dryer are gas (propane tank.) This one of a kind home is located in the secure, gated community of Placido Bayou and is minutes from the beaches, downtown, and airports.