Welcome to "CASA ACQUA BELLO, " a Modern Mediterranean upscale home on 115 feet of waterfront on SMACKS BAYOU, a protected harbor with easy access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf! In excellent condition and immaculately kept by its original owner. This Timeless Beauty is defined by MEDITERRANEAN NATURAL DESIGN: expansive windows to let in light and water views, soaring ceilings, extensive woodwork, granite and marble stonework, arched doorways, 8 ft. Solid wood doors, wrought iron, and attractive earth tones. This is a high and dry property with ZERO flooding from last year’s hurricanes. Enter into the foyer of this magnificent home to soaring 23 ft ceilings with a Tuscan inspired gas fireplace in the living room with Tuscan columns that blend into the dining room with a sidebar, buffet, walk-in wine closet, and oak floor refinished in 2023. Past the living room you will find a grand primary 24x14 suite with two walk-in closets with custom built-ins that lead to a huge primary bath with travertine walk-in shower, Jacuzzi tub, and two oversized vanities. Across the house enter a gourmet kitchen with 6 gas burner stainless stove and top-end appliances, island, and breakfast bar all opening to the great room with bright views of the water. It accesses the lanai with a large heated saltwater swimming pool with a spa flowing in and a summer kitchen that looks out to the waterfront to watch the family play. With no dangerous travel thoroughfare and no speed restrictions, paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, boating, and water skiing await at the end of the dock. Also on the first floor is an office/den with tons of built-ins, a guest/nanny suite with bath, large laundry room with cabinetry, and large storage area under the grand stairway. Walking up the elegant oak stairway you will find 2 large open lofts connected by a bridge. The first 22x13 loft has 2 built-in desks and leads to the waterside 28x23 great room with attached 9x8 wet bar, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing and taking in the sparkling water views and the DOWNTOWN ST. PETE SKYLINE. On this side of this beauty you will find 2 more good sized bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath. Across the bridge is a 20x12 loft, the 5th bedroom (with its own bath) with water and skyline views and a second private entry to the balcony, and an exercise room (6th bedroom if needed). Completing the picture, find a concrete seawall with composite dock with electric/water supply and 13000 lbs boat lift for your center console twin engine speed/fishing boat. Out front is a circular driveway for accommodating your guests plus 2 separate garages that can fit 6 cars, one with a lift in place for your classic cars, the other with a volume ceiling allowing more lifts to be installed and tons of room for storage. More: a nicely landscaped .67 acre lot, solid CBS construction, Anderson thermal double pane windows, Lexan storm shutters, 3 updated HVAC systems, and 2 updated water heaters. This home needs absolutely nothing! Owners are offering a full home warranty! Come live the good life on this IDEALLY LOCATED Eden Isle property just 3 miles to DOWNTOWN ST. PETE with all the restaurants and entertainment, and easy access to Tampa and all the fun! Come see CASA ACQUA BELLO , a Timeless Mediterranean Beauty and welcome to Paradise! Seller will consider financing!!!
