Welcome to an Italian Mediterranean Masterpiece, a true gem on one of Beach Park's most coveted streets. NO DAMAGE, LEAKS, OR FLOODING DURING HURRICANES HELENE OR MILTON!! This is a brick-and-mortar home with plaster interior walls and stucco exterior walls; it is VERY STURDY! Designated a Historic Property by The City of Tampa and the Preservation Society, this one-of-a-kind home was originally constructed in 1926 and extensively updated in 2012. In 2022, the homeowners added additional renovations and upgrades and have meticulously maintained this home which exudes warmth and elegance. Stately Cypress Trees flanking the front of the home pay homage to Mediterranean gardening, creating lovely curb-appeal that will allow you to relax your shoulders every time you pull in the driveway. Entering the light-filled foyer, you'll immediately appreciate the unique touches throughout the 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home: gleaming ORIGINAL solid HARDWOOD FLOORS, the beautiful ORIGINAL FIREPLACE from 1926, gorgeous custom chandeliers, mosaic terracotta tile flooring and 12' box beam ceiling featuring a Bamboo inlay in the Family Room, to name a few. The kitchen is a chef's delight, offering top-of-the-line appliances, custom copper sink, pot-filler, VIKING gas cooktop, custom Northern Maple cabinetry, SUB-ZERO REFRIGERATOR, coffee bar, wine refrigerator and beautiful designer lighting. The first-floor Primary Bedroom En Suite features a lovely designer oyster-shell chandelier from Key West, spacious walk-in closet with custom built-in closet system with ambient lighting and recently reimagined Primary Bath. The Primary Bath is a work of art with artisan-crafted VIENNESE PLASTER WALLS, a Horchow dresser customized to create the vanity, a unique CONCRETE TUB BY NATIVE TRAILS, Artistic Painted Tiles, the circa 1926 chandelier that originally graced the Dining Room, lovely transom windows, waterfall showerhead, and delicately ornate pendant lighting. Care to enjoy a bottle of wine with family and friends? Step into your Olde World-inspired custom WINE CELLAR lined with bricks imported from Columbia, South America. This temperature-controlled space offers room for up to 500 bottles! Open the French Doors from the Family Room and you'll be mesmerized by the Italian-Inspired Loggia featuring tumbled marble flooring with brick-inlay detail, ARCHED COLUMNS, and a lovely cypress box-beam ceiling. The private oasis offers a SALTWATER POOL with LED lighting, serene Cherub FOUNTAIN, built-in outdoor gas grill and entertaining area, mature Fig Vines gracing the exterior walls, and luxurious pool bath with OUTDOOR SHOWER featuring elegant tile and tumbled marble. Imagine yourself enjoying memorable evenings dining al fresco in this magical space! Every detail of this incredible home has been crafted with love and great attention-to-detail. The ASSUMABLE flood insurance policy is only $900/year due to the home's elevation from street level! The desirable South Tampa location in an A-RATED SCHOOL SYSTEM offers close proximity to Tampa International Airport, International Plaza, Downtown Tampa, Raymond James Stadium, Amalie Arena, Hyde Park, Tampa General Hospital, and more. It's a truly special home that deserves a special buyer!
