1 Beach Drive Se, St Petersburg, FL 33701

Description

Welcoming and elegant, this penthouse-level “home in the clouds” is situated on the top residential level of Bayfront Tower. The most desirable northeast corner location offers breathtaking panoramic views over Tampa Bay, downtown St Pete, museums, parks and marinas. The Tampa skyline is seen in the distance, and downtown holiday fireworks are enjoyed at eye level. At the end of a quiet hallway, the entrance leads to a lovely foyer before opening to a 41-ft expanse of open dining and living areas and floor - to -ceiling 10 ft tall impact-resistant windows overlooking Tampa Bay and lush green parks. The library / family room is directly off the living room with north and east views, 10- ft. windows and access to the balcony. This beautiful, comfortable room features 2 walls of custom solid wood bookcases. A wet bar serves both library and living room, making entertaining convenient and flexible. The eat-in kitchen has Bosch and Sub Zero appliances, an amazing quantity of custom hardwood cabinetry, and banquette seating at the 5-ft table. Creative elements abound, adding great function and storage. The tranquil primary bedroom has north-facing 10-ft windows, en suite bath, a generous walk-in closet, and 2 additional closets, one with floor to ceiling shelving. The guest bedroom faces east, offering beautiful sunrises and direct water views, a roomy closet, and bath with walk-in shower. Currently used as an office, the 3rd bedroom offers a wall of custom built shelving which surrounds 2 tall north-facing windows and features a generous work area for two. Space to accommodate bedroom or sitting room furnishings, an attached bath with shower and 12' closet. Ample storage space is notable in this home, with two linen closets, a utility closet , a closet with wine fridge for 90+ bottles and a dedicated storage unit conveniently near to apartment. Located on the top residential level of the building, this home is only one flight from the many common amenities found on the 28th floor: fully equipped fitness center, library, sauna, game room, card room, and common social and meeting rooms. The covered walking track and outdoor seating areas are also on 28, with beautiful vistas in all directions. Just two flights up from the home is the outdoor pool area, with gas grills, covered seating areas, herb garden and an open jogging track around the entire perimeter. Such easy access makes using these great facilities a delight. This condo, situated in a building with panoramic views, 24-hour concierge and valet parking services, beautiful common areas and a quiet oasis so near a delightfully active downtown, brings together all the elements desired in a perfect home.

Listed by Julie Jones, .