5405 LEILANI DRIVE

UNIQUE ST. PETE BEACH ELEGANT CUSTOM QUALITY FRENCH STYLE ESTATE, RARE FOR SPB. offering 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and unparalleled craftsmanship throughout. HIGH AND DRY !! Built by a premier custom builder, this residence showcases a dramatic stone facade, expansive open floor plan, and gated private entry creating an estate of distinction. 2025 NEWLY INSTALLED AC UNITS (5 YEAR WARRANTY ATTACHED), NEWLY INSTALLED PRIVATE GATE, NEWLY INSTALLED GARAGE DOOR LOGIC BOARDS.  Step inside to SOARING CEILINGS, exposed hardwood beams, 12" crown molding, 8" baseboards, and finely crafted details that elevate every space. A dramatic entry opens into a BREATHTAKING FOYER with recessed hardwood ceiling and chandelier, leading to both a formal dining room, office space and casual expansive family living space. The GOURMET CHEF'S KITCHEN is a rare true show piece, featuring a LARGE GRANITE CENTER ISLAND with beveled trim, CUSTOME WOOD CABINETRY, soft -close drawers, viking and genAir appliances, culinary center island prep sink, and a LARGE WALK-IN PANTRY. Enjoy the adjacent intimate dining nook with absolutely gorgeous water views. If a formal dining experience is required, retreat to the castle-like formal dining room which will accommodate a large 8-10 comfortable seating arrangement. This Dining room is adjacent to the gourmet kitchen and provides for easy serving but adequate distance. Central living area boasts a double facing indoor-out gas fireplace, dramatic 8' plantation shutters adorn the large hurricane windows that brightly light the living space. Notice the double hardwood french doors that provide access to the incredible balcony and exquisite water views. Our custom textured walls throughout, and arched passageways add architectural elegance throughout this house. Follow these to our double hardwood staircases with iron and wood railings to the second floor. This custom home comes with the space and preparation for the addition of an elevator. The first floor primary suite retreat is complete with dual walk-in closets, spa inspired bathroom, steam room, and a private covered balcony with hardwood ceiling and sweeping water views.  Additional guest/maid/in-law quarters, offer private entry, kitchen, and separate controlled AC on its second floor residency. Outdoor living is equally extraordinary, with lush landscaping, a large saltwater pool and spa. Drive through your private controlled gate to your expansive motor court, additional side resident parking. Enjoy your vine covered stone facade and NEW LUSH LANDSCAPING unique to St. Pete beach. Your private gated back yard is accessed either through hurricane rated French doors or a side vinyl gate. You are immediately engulfed in luxurious new mature landscaping, travertine and grass paver deck surrounding your Pebletec heated saltwater pool and spa. Expansive Dock w/ 20K boat lift, deep water. TWO second floor balconies. . Easy access to Boca Ciega bay and the gulf of America. World class beaches are moments away, This estate offers easy access to many amenities from, yacht clubs, fine dining, shopping, minutes from Tampa International and Clearwater airports, downtown Saint Petersburg, St. Pete beach, museums, theaters, hotels, multiple hospitals, private airport, cigar bars, comedy clubs. The true elegance and custom workmanship of this highly maintained custom home has to be seen to be appreciated. THIS 5213 SQFT CUSTOM ESTATE REMAINED ABSOLUTELY HIGH & DRY, !! A MUST SEE HOME.