2048 CAROLINA AVE NE St Petersburg, FL 33703

LOCATED IN A WONDERFUL WATERFRONT COMMUNITY NEAR DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG AND EXCEPTIONAL PRE-K – 12 SCHOOLS, THIS MAGNIFICENT COASTAL CONTEMPORARY EXECUTIVE ESTATE DELIVERS SPECTACULAR OPEN WATER VIEWS OF TAMPA BAY. Luxuriously finished throughout, this remarkable all-block construction 5-bedroom home boasts extraordinary craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. An elegant curb appeal with fine herringbone brick pavers and a gorgeous double door entry foyer, draw you to the seemingly endless waterviews of this amazing home. 11ft-high ceilings and beautiful marble/wood flooring are matched by exquisite lighting, woodwork and ceiling treatments. A grand, waterfront den provides a fabulous built-in office/entertainment center and a large full-height Subzero wine chiller. Step into the great room area and be swept away by a dazzling gourmet kitchen with superb custom cabinetry, thick granite counters, Subzero/Wolf appliance, center island gas cooking, cast stone exhaust, large walk-in pantry and a mammoth, multi-level breakfast bar. Your waterfront dining experience and exquisite matching wetbar are complemented by a huge sumptuous living room with fine gas fireplace, built-in multi-media, and miles of open water views. The owner's suite is a lavish and deeply satisfying living experience, with a wide “wall of windows” delivering unforgettable panoramic views of Tampa Bay. You'll love the private covered balcony and stunning owner's bath with Carrera marble floors, dual entry rainshower generously finished in Carrera/Tumbled marble, plush custom wood/granite dual vanities, dedicated cosmetics center, fine soaking tub and large walk-in closet w/custom built-ins & matching dressers. Large upper level office/bedroom enjoys terrific waterviews. All bedrooms are oversized and all baths are dramatic & well appointed. Out back, you'll find a lovely all Travertine marble paver deck with an eye-catching 475sqft covered waterfront deck featuring a granite/marble gas cooking center, bar area, wood ceilings, multiple seating areas and access to a posh full pool bath. Open deck offers a state-of-the-art outdoor fireplace and a striking Pebbletec pool with an impressive heated spa with spill-over waterfall. Updated seawall, elevated composite dock with bench seating, jet ski lift, step down for kayaks/paddleboards and tie poles that support a cruiser w/11ft beam. This brilliant luxury estate is one of the best open water values anywhere in Tampa Bay.