526 16th Ave NE Saint Petersburg, FL 33704

California modern nestled in the heart of all the charm and tradition of Historic Old NE.This 2023 solid block home with steel trusses/framing enveloped in Icynene insulation is built to stand strong and still be eco friendly.Solar panels generate enough electricity to run the house and 2 electric vehicles with the minimum Duke charge. The verdant, xeriscaped yard, leads up a modern path to the grand, pivot door. Inside, polished concrete floors seamlessly give a clean, modern aesthetic with a palette of brown woods, black, and brass. Nine foot sliding doors surround the courtyard, opening the entire first floor to a screened, private sanctuary surrounded by lush greenery.The gathering room with 11' ceilings, and a linear fireplace that gives year round ambiance, is just far enough away from the kitchen to give it a luxurious feel but still part of the action.The kitchen overlooks the courtyard with floor to ceiling custom oak cabinetry.Everything is expertly designed to give gracious amounts of counter space and storage.Monogram appliances include a large induction cooktop, dishwasher, and double oven with Advantium.The restaurant sized fridge and freezer tucked in the large pantry not only give you the most food storage possible but also allow for ease of organizing and placing groceries. Rich black granite with brass veins hugs a massive waterfall island and deep sink.The wet bar, with reverse osmosis system, beverage cooler and reeded glass cabinetry make this the perfect conversation area.The pool bath opens to the courtyard truly making this inside/outside living year round.The courtyard and pool area continue maintenance free living with soft turf, an eight person jacuzzi and the ability to heat the pool and jacuzzi with solar. Completing the ground floor is a flex space currently used as a media room with surround sound system that could also be an office, gym or playroom. The entire ground floor has a Sonos sound system. The floating staircase is a work of art leading to the second floor, with solid oak treads, glass railings and steel beams. Immediately at the top, is a large laundry room with GE profile graphite appliances, a deep sink, long quartz counter and upper and lower cabinets. The entire second floor is clad in a rich hued, wide oak plank. The private, primary suite has an exceptionally large walk-in closet, and spacious light-filled bath with floating oak cabinetry,Italian terrazzo walls, and seamless porcelain flooring that give the juxtaposition of old and new. Two additional bedrooms, with pool or treetop views, sized for king beds, have custom closet systems and a bathroom that pays homage to the sidewalks of Old NE with hex tile, Oak cabinetry and brass and black accoutrements. The guest house has a bedroom, full bath, kitchenette, living room, and is one of best spaces on the property. A West facing balcony is the perfect sunset aperitivo spot. A three car garage with alley access, a fenced yard and security cameras are a few of the extras. Walk three blocks to the water and enjoy the third largest waterfront park system in North America with sand volleyball, pool, playgrounds, the beach, live music, art and food festivals and amazing sunrises. A mile stroll will have you in the buzzing downtown scene. A bike ride or walk is great way to get to all that downtown offers-museums, shopping, restaurants with Michelin nods, the Saturday Market,Grand Prix and the magnificent Pier.