BOATER’S PARADISE IN THE PREMIER HIGH AND DRY BOATING COMMUNITY OF PONDEROSA SHORES! Situated on a PROTECTED WATERFRONT CANAL minutes from Tampa Bay and adjacent to nature lover’s PLACIDO BAYOU MANGROVE PRESERVE, this flawlessly designed and meticulously renovated home is perfect for enjoying an active waterfront lifestyle of BOATING, FISHING, JET SKIING, PADDLE BOARDING AND KAYAKING. The home includes a backyard oasis with TWO LIFTS: a 10,000 LB BOAT LIFT (SUITABLE FOR UP TO 33′ BOAT) AND A 4,500 LB BOAT/DOUBLE JET SKI LIFT and the newly elevated 40th Ave NE bridge offers easy Bay access with 13′.5′ boat clearance. Additional waterfront features include an UPDATED 81-FOOT SEAWALL WITH 3 FOOT CAP, OVERSIZED (300 SQ/FT) DOCK with superior AZEK COMPOSITE DECKING and a STEP DOWN perfect for launching paddle boards along with TWO Deep Glow UNDERWATER FISH lights off the dock. The beautiful back yard oasis offers room to add a custom pool. Enjoy dining alfresco under the covered lanai and grill your catch of the day on the EXPANSIVE DECK (660 sq/ft) or enjoy relaxing in the EIGHT PERSON HOT TUB. Designed to exude a timeless coastal elegance with an open concept, split floor plan, this 1,789 square foot home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage with HURRICANE IMPACT GARAGE DOOR (includes WIFI/smart home features) plus paddle board/fishing rod storage and offers sparkling water views from almost every room. Enjoy entertaining friends and family in the open concept CUSTOM-DESIGNED CHEF’S KITCHEN including exquisite imported Brazilian marble countertops/backsplash, an expansive island bar bathed in natural light from the kitchen skylight, sleek stainless steel appliances including a U-Line wine refrigerator, beautiful soft-close wood cabinetry with additional built-in pantry space, convenient Water Drop under-sink tankless reverse osmosis water system and LED recessed lighting. Relax in the tranquil primary suite with serene water views, a walk-in closet with a custom built-ins and a spa-like ensuite bath with Kohler and Grohe fixtures, dual shower heads, designer tile flooring/shower, custom frameless glass shower, two custom-built wood vanities with granite countertops, separate water closet and custom vanity mirrors. Rounding off the well thought-out floor plan is a second bedroom (currently used as a den) overlooking the water, a spacious guest bedroom and a second updated well-appointed bath. Enjoy the professionally designed, lush tropical landscaping with captivating landscape lighting, RECLAIMED IRRIGATION and upgraded gutter/drainage system. Additional features of this turn-key, light-filled home include SUPERIOR BLOCK CONSTRUCTION, NEW (2021) TOP-Of-THE LINE HEAT PUMP WITH UV LIGHT SYSTEM for improved air quality, UPGRADED ROOF (2012) with GAF Timberline Architectural 30-year shingle, impact sliding glass doors, HAND-SCRAPED ENGINEERED HARDWOOD (MAPLE) FLOORS, 3 CAR EXPANDED PAVER DRIVEWAY, SMART HOME WITH VIVANT SECURITY/FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, 22W WHOLE HOUSE GENERAC GENERATOR (2022), designer lighting throughout, exterior painted in 2022, interior painted in 2023 and new (2024) washer/dryer. ASSUMABLE FLOOD INSURANCE. Enjoy the new Shore Acre Recreation Center, new YMCA, Denver Park, or Mangrove Bay Golf Course. Located close to the Fourth Street shopping corridor and thriving downtown St. Petersburg just 10 minutes away, with museums, waterfront parks, Saturday morning markets, fine dining, nightlife, and professional sports.