555 17TH AVENUE NE

Everybody wants THIS house! Location. Location. Location. It is elegant, bright, sunny and completely updated! This beautiful Colonial Home is located on one of the most prestigious blocks in the heart of Historic Old Northeast. Relax on your front porch sipping a glass of wine with good friends or host a dinner party in the formal dining room. Located on a picturesque tree lined, red brick street in highly desirable Old Northeast. This home features a large front porch and is situated on a private, yet open corner lot. Just steps away from Coffee Pot Bayou & Northshore Park. Walk or ride your bike to vibrant downtown St Pete where you can enjoy the pier, museums, shopping, fine dining or attend a Rays game. The current owners are only the fourth owners of this 1920s house. Original owner/builder, Herschel Sterling, was a local builder who lived in the house for more than 50 years. The home is adorned with Gleaming oak & heart of pine hardwood floors, period light fixtures, glass doorknobs, a wood burning fireplace, French doors with transom windows, Cuban tile, custom built in cabinetry and mill work including original crown moldings and wainscoting. This home has been updated throughout with a strong dedication to the home’s historical integrity and the added benefits of modern convivence. Canned lighting throughout first level. Plumbing & Electrical updated with all renovations. Move right in, no updating needed!! Lush, mature, tropical landscaping surround the salt water pool, spa and outdoor patio area. Pool designed by John Sekas and installed by Landmark Pools. Timeless custom designed Kitchen by Allikriste Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design. This kitchen was featured in House Trends magazine. The Chef's kitchen includes Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf natural gas stove with 6 burners, built in griddle & a double oven, built in ice-maker, wine refrigerator, soapstone countertops and a butcher-block island. The family room & breakfast nook, with built in bench seating, are the heart of the home. This family area features a custom designed Pyramid Sound entertainment system with built in surround sound speakers. There are (4) large bedrooms, ALL with walk-in closets. Three full baths & one half bath (3½). A large master bedroom suite with his & her’s closets including a walk in closet. The master bath suite has a jetted tub, separate glass shower, his & her’s sinks, a dressing table and a private toilet room. The charming 3rd floor is a large sunny bedroom, home office or a private guest retreat with skylights, dormer windows, it’s own private bathroom, a HUGE storage closet and access to attic storage. The original garage was relocated and attached to the home. It is rare to find an attached garage in the historic Old Northeast neighborhood. Garage was raised 3 feet to accommodate today’s higher profile vehicles with a 10 foot tall garage door. Energy efficient Trane air-conditioning units (3 units) serviced annually by Climate Design with UV lights and filtration system. Energy efficient Natural Gas water heater (2020) Roof (2020). High & dry location. No flood insurance required.