2416 BAYWOOD DRIVE W

Open water and direct west views of St. Joseph Sound, Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island and Gulf of Mexico are the main attraction stealing the show from this superbly updated contemporary/transitional home. A rare find, perfect for those who love the waterfront and spectacular sunsets but appreciate refined yet comfortable living. The completely updated interior includes entire kitchen, all floors, bathrooms and lighting. The kitchen presents beautiful and exotic granite, GE appliances, induction stove top, convection oven and outside cooking options of natural AND propane gas grills. Off the kitchen is a 20 ft stacked marble gas fireplace and a large travertine deck spans the entire west side of the house for outdoor dining, entertaining or just relaxing to enjoy the view. A private office with French doors comfortably accommodates those that want to work in such a wonderful home or just say they do. The 4 generously sized bedrooms include 2 master suites. The 2nd floor master provides convenient access to main living level and back porch with two larger closets, elegant shower, soaking tub and private bath. The 3rd floor master retreat has amazing views, 3 closets and bath that includes spa like shower with dual heads, custom glass, granite and tile as well as an air and water jetted tub, dual vanities, separate water closet and laundry chute. Convenient Control 4 system controls whole house interior and exterior A/V/Climate from remotes, phones or iPads while wifi extenders cover house and pool area. Additional upgrades include whole house hurricane windows/doors/garage and roof tie downs. Over the water is newer all weather Trex dock, concrete/vinyl sea wall, boat and dual jet ski lifts with water and electric. There is plenty of water depth to get even larger boats out at low tide with a straight, unobstructed shot west to the Gulf of Mexico. Nearby Marker 1 Marina is convenient for gas and boat watching. This sheltered waterfront is calm for great fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding yet deep enough for large boats. There are constant dolphin and manatee sightings with snook, redfish and trout aplenty around the dock during the day and fish light at night. Oversized saltwater pool with sun pad is surrounded by pavers and adjacent to covered outdoor kitchen and dining/lounging areas. The curb appeal of this home also excites with large circular paved driveway providing access to garage and formal entry with storage under stairs to main living level. The large garage has plenty of room for all the toys, water softener and includes a separate storage room. This home is located in the welcoming Baywood Shores community with optional membership in HOA with clubhouse. Publix and with several restaurants and fitness center are just outside the community. For walking and biking the Pinellas trail is steps away, Honeymoon Causeway 1.5mi and less than 3mi to downtown Dunedin or 10 to the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. You are minutes to top rated Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island (#7 in US for 2021 by Dr. Beach) State Parks, spoil islands or dockside restaurants Dunedin itself has frequent festivals, markets to compliment a thriving but quaint downtown with shops, breweries, casual and fine dining, parks, municipal marina, recreational and art centers. This beautiful home is close to all that Tampa Bay has to offer but its waterfront views and tasteful design have to be experienced quickly as this home will not be on the market long.