Description

This beautiful Spanish Mediterranean, La Casa Florida, has been lovingly owned by the same family since 1979. The light-filled home sits on 2.5 beautiful lots with lush, native landscaping, detached garage, and room to build your own outdoor oasis. La Casa Florida showcases beautiful period architecture and timeless details, including 10-foot ceilings, sash windows, stucco-over-hollow-tile construction, plaster walls, solid white oak floors throughout, Saltillo tile in the kitchen, and stained glass accents. Enter into a spacious screened-in porch, complete with Spanish tile and cool breezes. The double wood front doors invite you into a sprawling living room, anchored by the brick fireplace and gorgeous refinished hardwood floors. An archway leads you to the dining room, where the stained glass light mimics the foliage outside the windows. The kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, cooking peninsula, and lots of room to cook and gather. A laundry closet and full ADA-accessible bathroom complete the first floor. Upstairs, you will find three generously sized bedrooms, all with refinished hardwood floors. The Primary is full of morning sun, and has a dedicated sitting area for upstairs relaxation. The first guest bedroom features original wood paneling and custom wallpaper in the nook, perfect for a home office space. The second guest room features a small walk in closet and windows with tree-top views. Upstairs bathroom features a walk in shower and lots of storage. Major updates include a full electrical rewire, new roof in 2022, HVACs and ductwork updated between 2019-2026. Home sits high and dry out of any flood zones, and has complete opening protection, including hurricane shutters and a hurricane-rated door, that may provide a significant homeowners insurance discount. The spacious property offers a 2-car garage with electric service and potential for conversion to a casita, plus a shed, alley access, mature trees including live oaks, and two fruit-bearing avocado trees. A private well and irrigation system provide added convenience. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the easy walk or bike to the Pinellas Trail, two city parks, and close access to local favorites FreeFall Theatre, Practically Pikasso, Mercado, Dead Bob's, Crumb Factory, Craft Kafe and more. The beach and downtown are both less than 10 minutes away, with the SunRunner just 7 blocks from your front door. This is a rare opportunity to own a lovingly maintained home with exceptional character, generous land, and an unbeatable location close to schools, parks, dining, downtown, and the Gulf beaches.