2645 BAYSIDE DRIVE

A true St. Pete 1918 completely renovated home located near Old SE, two blocks from Driftwood and one block from Tampa Bay. Your oasis starts at the front gate, which leads you to the private front yard and garden where weekend BBQ's and neighborhood gatherings can occur underneath your patio trellis. As you enter this historic home, your front foyer introduces you to an expansive living room which is adorned with a majestic wood burning fireplace. There is a separate room for a private office or library with gorgeous views of the front garden. As you exit the living room your greeted with a formal living area that can entertain any size dinner party. There is also another quaint family room area to enjoy watching your favorite shows or movies. From the dining area, you walk into the large renovated kitchen which is adorned with two skylights that light up the white shaker cabinetry, quartz counter tops, tiled backsplash and brand new appliances and a gas stove. There's also a sitting area for the chef and friends to gather. Upstairs there are 3 perfect size bedrooms. The 3rd bedroom was turned into a walk-in closet with tongue and groove wood paneling and custom shelving but it can easily be converted back to its original space or a nursery. You will enjoy having access to a front upstairs terrace that overlooks your garden area and neighbors. Both bathrooms have been tastefully re-decorated. If you're looking for a little extra space, there's a detached 12X20 studio, equipped with HVAC, water and electricity for those creative hobbyists. Upgrades include all new stucco exterior, impact windows, new duct work, designer lighting and fans, newer roof, electrical and plumbing. If you like to kayak, you can literally walk your kayak up the street and launch it directly into the bay. This is a very quiet neighborhood located 5-minutes to downtown and 15 minutes to the beaches.