615 16TH AVENUE NE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Nestled in the heart of the coveted Historic Old Northeast neighborhood, this stunning 1930 built Mediterranean home offers a luxurious blend of classic charm and modern sophistication. The Historic Old Northeast is a leafy residential area with brick streets and waterfront green spaces. Choose your activity- jogging, boating, city events, museums, endless restaurants, shopping retailers. The home has only been owned by 3 families in its 94yrs which makes it perfect for Buyers looking for their next forever home and a sound investment in a historical neighborhood. The driveway with pavers offers plenty of off street parking and brings you to the over 3500 sf of heated living space. The Exterior of the home was constructed from masonry concrete block and stucco /CB reclad. As you enter the home through the double french doors into the foyer you are greeted by the expansive living room perfect for large gatherings and entertaining. The gas fireplace warms the occasional nights. As you pass Through the custom glass etched double doors you will enter into the family room. Glass french doors allow passage to the outdoor covered lanai which leads you out to a backyard oasis with a private pool which was recently resurfaced. The pool deck and lanai were updated with travertine flooring. Off the pool is an almost 400 sf Guest Ensuite cooled by a mini split a/c in 2018. The Guest suite also has a full bath and kitchenette. The galley kitchen is accessible from the pool and perfectly placed in the home to provide privacy as you prepare special meals while family and friends can enjoy the downstairs living space. The kitchen has 42" wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a gas oven and stove. Off the kitchen is a breakfast nook with original cabinetry to display those special collected items. For more formal entertaining, there is an oversized private dining room which has a built-in cabinet buffet and is surrounded by walls of windows covered by plantation shutters.There is a half bath for convenience on the first floor and an indoor laundry room with a pantry closet. All bedrooms are upstairs and the Primary suite allows plenty of space for furnishings including seating. The walk-in closet has custom shelving for organizing.The bedroom opens out to a roof top terrace that could be designed and furnished for morning coffee or taking in a great book. The Primary bathroom was updated in 2018 and features a walk-in shower, Jet tub, double vanity with quartz top and shaker painted cabinets. The 2ndary bedrooms are joined by a Jack and Jill bathroom which was updated in 2018 with quartz top vanity and jet tub shower combination. Although there have been many modern updates, there are remaining old world charm finishes like original hardwood floors both oak and pine, original interior doors with glass door knobs, built in carpentry, volume ceilings, and more...Some dates of other improvemets are: The concrete tile/glazed roof 2017, flat roofs replaced in 2017, Awnings 2017, Exterior paint 2016, 3 access points to crawl space, home secured against wildlife, Windows updated in 2019, 2 a/c systems new in 2014 & 2017, Gas tankless water heater, Fresh interior paint in 2021, designer window treatments 2021. The home is easy to view and we welcome you for a visit!