4461 38th Way SSt Petersburg, FL 33711Price: $1,299,000

Stunning waterfront home nestled in the serene Broadwater neighborhood. This beautifully updated and well cared for 4 bedroom, 2 bath block home features a desirable split floor plan with separate living and dining rooms plus a spacious family room. Clean lines, tasteful dcor, and abundant natural light enhance the inviting mid-century modern interior with most rooms featuring large pocket sliding glass doors that open to the pool and water beyond. The kitchen offers peninsula bar seating with an 8 ft. pass through sliding pocket window with additional bar seating, perfect for entertaining. This home offers excellent flow to the family and dining rooms, and picturesque views of the pool and saltwater canal. Offering 80 feet of newer seawall on wide, deep-water canals with direct access to Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf beyond. Exceptionally high bridges allow larger boats to clear with ease, making this a true boater friendly property. Most days you will have multiple dolphins hunting for fish, and the occasional manatee seeking shade under the dock. Large sheepshead circle the pilings in search of yummy crustaceans. White egrets and blue herons are daily visitors, as well as beautiful night herons in the evenings. Listen for the wild conures passing overhead as they cheerfully call out to one another. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a screened pool patio featuring travertine pavers with a 30 ft. wide cypress porch, and a cedar gazebo for the grilling guru. Cool off after a day of boating in the beautiful updated pool perfect for enjoying sea breezes and sunset views. A fire pit area sits off to the southeast of the home, creating an ideal waterfront gathering spot, with beautiful string lights for added ambiance. With a newer seawall for peace of mind, you can enjoy your private dock, boat lift, and additional boat slip to complete this boater’s paradise. No flooding during past hurricanes and buried power lines add to your peace of mind. Mature Florida landscaping frames the property beautifully, with minimal upkeep needed. Paddleboard or kayak through the canals to Gulfport or enjoy quick water access to Boca Ciega Bay. A short walk, bike ride, or boat ride brings you to Tiki Docks for waterfront dining or to Maximo Marina for fuel or haul outs. The Pinellas Trail is just a few blocks away with easy access to Clam Bayou for hiking the nature trails, kayaking the mangroves or just passing through to hang out in artsy scenic Gulfport which is known for its many festivals, street markets, and outdoor seating restaurants. Ideally located just 5 minutes from the Don CeSar and Pass-a-Grille Beach, less than a mile to I-275, 4 miles to Gulfport, 6 miles to vibrant downtown St. Petersburg, and a traveler's dream with easy access to Tampa International Airport. This exceptional waterfront home delivers the very best of Florida coastal living.