635 16TH AVE NE

Welcome home, make this modern totally updated colonial home yours on one of the best blocks of the best Historic neighborhood of St Pete, Old Northeast. This spacious, 3492 sf, 4 bedroom 3 full and 2 half bath custom home built by and for a local builder, exudes charm and sophistication with high ceilings and gorgeous newly refinished hardwood floors throughout every room. The entire first floor was gutted and reimagined by a luxury design team to allow for better flow and feng shui. The kitchen, completed in 2021, is a chefs dream and features 32 liner feet of carrara marble countertops with a waterfall island. The most sophisticated gourmet will be happy with the 48" Miele 6 burner gas range with dual oven/ speed oven and warming drawer with Miele vented hood. Holidays are a breeze with the third full size Miele oven under the counter. Full wall of refrigeration with built in Thermador fridge and freezer columns as well as a 92 bottle built in wine fridge. There are additional Termador separate beverage and freezer/ice drawers in the island for entertaining. Over the double waterfall island are "andromeda" lights by Italian designer calling aria. The kitchen flows into the matching laundry room with new washer dryer and half bath off the pool area. The formal dining room can accommodate parties of 12 or more with space to move. The whole house is flooded with light through the newer hurricane impact windows throughout the home, many with custom planation shutters. There are 2 half baths on the main floor, one of them custom mural painted by local artist Chad Mize on the walls, door, ceiling and marble vanity. On the second floor there are three guest bedrooms, one with en suite bath and another full bath in the hall. The primary suite is a spacious, 950 sq ft, modern sanctuary with windows over looking the lush tropical garden and two separate large walk in closets with built in storage, The primary bath is very large with a double vanity, large jetted tub, separate shower and water closet. The property is fully fenced and planted with many exotic palms, fruit trees including meyer lemons, key limes, ruby red grapefruit and honeybell oranges. A wall of ancient traveler palms tower over the newly resurfaced salt water heated pool and spa. This is a smart home where may of the features can be controlled via smart phone including interior climate, lightning, landscape lighting, pool and spa functions are controlled via smart phone. The two car detached garage is air conditioned with an insulated attic for all your storage needs. Walk 2 blocks to sunrise with the dolphins on Tampa bay and North shore park making downtown just a short 10 block stroll away. Be amongst the gorgeous turn of the century estates but in a home with all the modern conveniences you could wish for with insulation, modern electric and pvc pipes, and storm protection to keep your insurance low. Bedroom Closet Type: Walk-in Closet (Primary Bedroom).