Set directly on Tampa Bay with open waterfront views, this Mediterranean home is the perfect venue for entertaining inside and out. Wonderful finishes and features throughout include a poolside dining room with state-of-the-art grilling station plus poolside living room with cozy fireplace. The waterview game room and media room are fully-equipped for an informal gathering and the living and dining rooms are elegant enough for your most important guests. Additionally, four bedrooms are en quite, with generous walk-in closets and private baths.

Custom cabinetry and all granite countertops handsomely ornament the gourmet kitchen's work triangle. Lofty ceilings, hardwood floors, Venetian plaster walls and the best in appliances bring style and optimal functionality together in luxurious unison throughout the model-perfect indoor floor plan. Outside, a saltwater pool system with Aqualink controls gently alleviates the Florida heat, providing an ideal gathering place for family and friends. Saint Petersburg's charming downtown niches are only minutes away, inviting guests to peruse an array of museums, galleries, and restaurants. Easy access to I-275 and the Tampa International Airport lowers overall hurdles for travel, adding lasting value to this prime Tampa Bay address.

This property is offered by Carole Merritt with Coldwell Banker Previews International, 727-580-447 for $2,999,900.

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