A custom-designed floating staircase with elegant
wrought-iron balusters and a polished hardwood
banister add sophistication and class. Elegance and superior craftsmanship
After entering through an electronic
security gate, a brick paved driveway
leads to a large circular parking area
with an oversized three-car garage and a
second floor bonus room with a private
entrance. The home is surrounded by
mature landscaping to create privacy.
Elegance and superior craftsmanship
define the overall sophisticated
architectural design of the home. The
living room is spacious and filled
with natural light from an abundance
of oversized thermal windows and a
soaring two-story vaulted ceiling. A
custom-made spiral floating staircase
separating the main foyer from the
living room is accented with wroughtiron
balusters and a polished hardwood
banister.
The main level features artistic quarry
tile flooring throughout in a soft rustic
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define the overall sophisticated
architectural design of the home.
hue. The open plan of the first floor
includes the living room, both informal
and formal dining areas, and a gourmet
kitchen. The kitchen is complete with
an oversized breakfast bar, solid stone
counters, a gas range with a hidden
vent hood, double ovens, a pantry
and hardwood cabinets that conceal
utensils and appliances, including the
refrigerator. The formal dining room
is elegantly appointed with crown
molding, a refined chandelier and
glamorous window treatments, as well
as French doors that lead to a porch.
A home office is located on the
ground floor with French doors that
lead to the back patio and swimming
pool. The office is a dedicated room that
features “smart” technology, as well as
a carved marble mantle and fireplace,
a tray ceiling and tile flooring, which
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all add to the warm and inspiring
environment. A gym/workout room,
a 1,500-bottle climate controlled walkin
wine cellar and a laundry room
complete this first floor.
The spacious master suite is located
on the second floor and has a vaulted
ceiling, sophisticated crown molding
and an oversized walk-in closet. The
master bathroom has a double vanity
with marble countertops and custom
hardwood cabinetry, as well as a hydromassage
tub and separate shower stall.
This master retreat’s enormous balcony
overlooks the harbor and the city of
St. Petersburg beyond. Two additional
bedrooms are located on the second
floor, as well as a second laundry room
and a bonus room that can serve a wide
variety of uses.
A lushly landscaped backyard,