1160 DARLINGTON OAK DRIVE NE

Located on a sparkling lakefront in the gated neighborhood of Placido Bayou, this luxurious pool home sits on a spacious elevated corner lot and offers gorgeous unobstructed lake views. This custom-built block residence features 3 bedrooms, a den, and 2 bathrooms, spanning over 2,402sqft. The flowing open floorplan features large windows throughout, providing plenty of natural light and exceptional lake views from nearly every room. Formal living and dining spaces, as well as an enclosed office space, sit between the master bedroom and the rest of the home, giving you a quiet and private retreat. This is just the beginning of a layout that is absolute perfection! The stylish kitchen is open to a living and dining space and features a large center island, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, Bosch refrigerator, and pull-out cabinetry. While this area is incredibly spacious, it's also comfortable and intimate, with a cozy fireplace, and wall of sliding glass doors leading to your pool deck. Enjoy waking up to lake views in the master suite, which offers a walk-in closet, a large en suite bathroom with walk in shower, double sinks, and soaking tub, as well as private entry to the den and pool deck. On the opposite side of the home, you’ll find two more bedrooms and a renovated second bath. The screened pool deck is the ideal setting for bird watching, relaxing, and entertaining family, friends, and neighbors in all seasons. Other desirable features include Italian porcelain tile throughout the living areas, an interior laundry room with new washer and dryer, paver driveway and pool deck, and custom landscaping surrounding the home. Lastly, but certainly not least, the highly-coveted three car garage offers plenty of room for parking and storage, as well as an air conditioned third stall. Beyond the luxury of your home, the guard gated community of Placido Bayou offers a paradise setting with picturesque lakes for fishing, scenic paths for running, and lush trees providing shade and tranquility. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown St. Petersburg’s vibrant waterfront, you’ll have easy access to an array of dining options, boutique shopping, world-class arts, cultural and sporting events. Beaches, airports, and golf courses are also just a short drive away, and the Racquet Club of St Petersburg is at the entry of the neighborhood, where you can enjoy both pickleball and tennis! Seize this rare opportunity to call this exceptional property home and experience the Florida lifestyle at its very best.