801 APALACHEE DR NE

PRICED BELOW NOVEMBER 2023 APPRAISAL – LUXURY IS NOW MORE AFFORDABLE! IT’S HERE…the Epitome of Cosmopolitan Design and Luxury!! BETTER THAN NEW CONSTRUCTION in an extremely desirable location! This HIGH & DRY LAKEFRONT home has been LUXURIOUSLY RECREATED (so much more than just a renovation!) and elegantly staged to attract its next owner. No detail has been overlooked – every room, every feature from the wood-stained floating staircase to the glass “curtain walls” which accentuate the open and spacious layout, a dramatically-placed library with built-in bookcases and sliding librarian’s ladder, LVP flooring throughout, AMAZING primary suite with gas/propane fireplace, sitting area, huge walk-in closet and A SPA BATH with too many features to be noted here! There is also an additional adjoining full bath (pool bath with double access) that also has connections for a second washer/dryer and is steps off the pavered screen-enclosed pool area! Three additional spacious bedrooms are located on the upper level along with 2 full bathrooms PLUS an amazing, loft-styled living area that overlooks the living room w/fireplace, dining room and foyer, below! A beautifully appointed kitchen with wine bar and breakfast room are just around the corner, with 2 pantries and large laundry room with plenty of cabinets for storage! There are endless options open to the new homeowner – a possible fitness room/bonus area PLUS enclosed safe room/storage room/workshop space on the bottom level off the garage that is capable of housing 6 CARS & a golf cart! (PERFECT GARAGE FOR THE CAR COLLECTOR!) THERE IS ALSO AN UNFINISHED BASEMENT AREA plus a perfect room for use as a WINE CELLAR OR CIGAR HUMIDOR ROOM! This unfinished area offers opportunities to grow additional equity for the new homeowner! Additionally, all 4 TRANE HVAC systems are NEW 2023, newer roof (2021), 120 gallon commercial grade Hot Water Heater (2021), NEW Water Softener (2023), ALL NEW KITCHEN with high-end appliances and ALL NEW BATHROOMS (2023) and an upgraded landscape package that includes mature trees, a large partially-fenced yard, large screen enclosed pool area with plenty of space for entertaining and plenty of parking area for guests (large circular driveway and additional driveway space). The “cherry on top” is the west-facing sunset views over the private lake from your screened pool and lanai! You also benefit from the coveted NE St. Pete location (ultra-convenient and easy access to either downtown Tampa or downtown St. Pete and all local airports) and just a short stroll to amenities of Riviera Bay Park (outdoor exercise zone, pavilions, trails, playgrounds, pickleball courts, basketball courts, and community garden!). You’re also just a short drive or bike ride to Weedon Island Preserve for a guided hike, or kayaking as you explore the ecosystem & native wildlife! And one extra perk--- the current FLOOD INSURANCE POLICY IS ASSUMABLE BY THE NEW OWNER.