1055 MARCO DR NE

Presenting a rare opportunity to purchase this magnificent waterfront home in a truly exceptional location — offering the potential of an unrivalled lifestyle. Cast your gaze across the bay from your private pool or dock to serene open water views of Riviera Bay and the expansive 3000 acre natural area that is Weedon Island preserve. Launch your boat and cruise out to Tampa Bay and beyond. Live the way you want in the tranquil, private, gated and 24x7 guarded community of Caya Costa in NE St Petersburg — just 15 minutes from everything downtown has to offer. Enter the home through double entry doors to the foyer featuring soaring ceilings and a view through the formal living room to the pool and open bay beyond. From the transverse front hallway pass by the formal dining room to the custom kitchen with European styled cabinetry, stone counters and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a spacious dinette area and a large family room with a wood burning fireplace, sliders to the pool area, and abundant light filtered through white plantation shutters. The downstairs living areas and the master suite feature bleached wood-look porcelain tile flooring. The large ground floor master suite features expansive bay views through sliders that open out to the pool deck. The abundant natural light is filtered through plantation shutters. The ground floor features another room that could be either the 7th bedroom, nursery or an office. The other five bedrooms are located on the second floor along with bonus loft area. Along with the amenities of the private residence, Caya Costa residents enjoy tennis, long peaceful walks under the oaks, the pavilion, community pool and spa, fishing from the neighborhood pier, a grilling area for events, and 24x7 security. Downtown St Petersburg offers a myriad of world class attractions from the Pier, the Beach Drive area, museums, Rays baseball, Rowdies soccer, fabulous restaurants, and the Sunken Gardens. Trader Joes, Fresh Market and Publix are close by for your convenience. The Gulf beaches are about 25 mins away and Tampa International airport is about 22 mins away while St Pete/Clearwater airport is approximately 15 mins drive.