FABULOUS WATER VIEWS! Corner Unit Condo!

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Completely renovated less than a year ago, this corner, waterfront condo shines on the top floor of an Island Estates residence. Nestled on Mandalay Channel it faces the unparalleled Clearwater Beach Island bursting with restaurants, recreation, resorts, and spas. Not to mention the famous sugary sands! And the sunsets! Over 100K was spent to make the interior of this home as beautiful as its backdrop. The exquisite leaded glass front door is hurricane-rated and reveals views straight through the great room to the water. Between that gracious entryway and the scenic panorama, you’ll find updates everywhere: raised ceilings, 6-panel doors, sumptuous vinyl flooring, sleek porcelain tile, newer interior paint, decorative plantation shutters, and high-end solar shades. Custom closet organizers were fitted throughout. These recent renovations extend to the installation of baseboards, LED recessed lights, and extra storage closets. Adjacent to the great room is the slice of heaven that’s the multi-purpose sunroom. Whether used as a home office or a yoga sanctuary, the encircling windows immerse you in a grand setting. As for the kitchen and breakfast room, they’re ready for their photo shoot. From newer soft close cabinets to the rich glass tile backsplash and gleaming granite counters, you’ll also enjoy brushed nickel fixtures and stainless appliances. You can even take the party outside with direct access to the front patio. The laundry closet offers full size LG washer/dryer and wonderful storage. As you’d expect in a renovation such as this, the bedrooms and baths were given the royal treatment. The master suite not only boasts stunning water views but its ensuite bath features a linen closet and a granite-topped vanity alongside a frameless glass shower and gorgeous river rock shower floor. If you’re not dining alfresco on your private patio, you can join the neighbors on the residents-only dock to fish or lounge waterside where there are tables, a grill, and a smoker. Besides being equipped with an elevator, the building itself got a lovely facelift with NEW roof, NEW exterior paint, and resurfaced walkways. Other features include automatic hurricane shutters, covered reserved parking #6 plus exterior storage closet.  This might just be the place to live your best life! Please note: Association does not allow leasing or pets.

AMAZING VIEWS! Clearwater Beach Is Your Back Yard!

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If you are looking for sun, sand, and front row seats to the most spectacular sunsets, then this stunning corner unit penthouse in the Villas of Clearwater Beach is your new paradise. A one-of-a-kind, three bedroom/two bath unit is one of the largest in the building at 1,790 SF and comes with a generous parking spot to accommodate two vehicles.  In addition to a gracious foyer, soaring vaulted ceilings define the spacious living room. Its semicircular balcony reveals a mesmerizing view of the sugary sands and blue green waters of this prime real estate. A wonderful dining area is nestled between the living room and the welcoming kitchen where recessed lighting and a deep-set tray ceiling shine down on a rich mélange of cabinets, luxurious countertops, and a lush backsplash. The oversized serving port can hold party platters or serve as a handy breakfast bar. Each of the three bedrooms boasts its own balcony; all presenting coastal panoramas. The NEWER renovation of the master bath makes for an ethereal sanctuary. In addition to the sublime cabinetry, gleaming fixtures and mirrors, the ultimate built-in vanity, and ample storage – a chic shower room completes the retreat featuring a wide bench atop octagonally-fashioned tile flooring. The lovely master bedroom is flooded with natural light. Its balcony was enclosed with windows to create a great home office. Both guest rooms have plenty of closet space as well as sliders dressed in plantation shutter doors, making the perfect accent for that shoreline vibe. All the upgrades you’d ever need are completed: NEW A/C and NEW water heater in 2013, hurricane shutters in 2015, NEW windows and sliding doors were installed a little over three years ago. This extraordinary community maintains a sparkling pool and a grill area. The association has also made some key updates with NEW roofs installed about six years ago and NEW balconies about three years ago. They also refurbished stairwells and railings and are currently in the process of painting the exterior. The monthly fee covers cable, insurance, exterior maintenance, pool maintenance, water/sewer/trash. If you’re interested in an investment property, this is the place. The unit may be rented weekly and pets are allowed. Live life steps from the beach and the celebrated Pier 60 to enjoy all the fine dining, shopping, and entertainment this hamlet holds.

UPDATED Throughout Clearwater Pool Home!

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For gracious living in the Countryside area of Clearwater, consider this impeccably remodeled and freshly painted 5 bedroom/3 bath/3 car garage pool home with a shingle roof installed in 2015. Flawlessly landscaped, stunning pavers introduce the double doors of the grand entrance. Besides new wood floors, new baseboard molding, and lush new carpeting, new tile and granite counters shine in every bath; each dressed in fine finishes and fixtures. The master’s ensuite bath is polished to perfection with dual sinks, large closet, walk-in shower, and modern soaking tub. Adjacent to the well-appointed laundry room with new cabinets and counters is the gorgeous gourmet kitchen that rivals any magazine spread. A study in casual elegance, not a detail was overlooked from every conceivable type storage to the utilitarian ease of the design aesthetic. Crown molding tops the new white wood cabinetry while new granite countertops, a marble back splash, and gleaming stainless appliances are lit by pendants and high hats. This wide-open space flows beautifully into the expansive family room that features unique ceiling/accent beams as well as a stone-framed fireplace flanked by a wet bar and wine frig. Enjoy views out to the fenced yard’s screen enclosed pool and shaded entertainment area boasting a wet bar and serving port from the kitchen. Tucked in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by Tampa Bay’s best shopping and dining, this executive-style home is only 40 minutes from downtown Tampa and its international airport.

Clearwater Classic & Elegant Pool Home

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This Clearwater beauty boasts a stately, yet welcoming exterior. A velvety lawn is split by a gracefully curving path that leads from the circular driveway to the grand entrance. A lovely array of shrubbery edges the vista. The sun dappled backyard is dotted with shade trees & verdant border hedges; it feels like a grand estate that is home to an exquisite outdoor entertainment center. Gorgeous French doors from the living room reveal the covered dining area alongside the screened in, sparkling pool. Inside, the gorgeous renovation shines in every detail. Situated on a little over .75 of an acre, this 3600 SF, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with a 3-car garage has been treated to new paint and stunning new flooring throughout. Natural light just floods every room and showcases the splendid fixtures and finishes. While the contemporary floorplan is sublime, details like exposed beam ceilings and warm wood surfaces make it exceptionally inviting. The well-appointed kitchen is a dream with stainless steel appliances reflecting lustrous granite counter tops on the center island & casual dining bar. The updated master suite is a study in luxury with private access to the yard, a spacious shower room, and a standalone soaking tub beneath an octagonal window. Other features include: a huge laundry room and recessed lighting. Minutes from the magnificent Belleair Country Club, the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club, and the wonderful waterways of the Tampa Bay area, this is an executive style home with a true “wow” factor.

 

Elegant and Classic Clearwater Pool Home!

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Porticos, pillars, and a brick pathway are the first impressions of this architectural beauty in Clearwater. Over a .75 acre lot you’ll find 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a 2-car garage. The exterior is palatial, featuring shade trees and an expansive backyard fenced to enclose the idyllic haven that includes a freeform pool and a cascading waterfall accented with vibrant shrubbery and classic pavers. A separate hot tub completes the relaxation zone while the outdoor, covered lanai is a stunning extension of the home. Brick flooring, lovely paddle fans, and French doors with glass side panels bring the inside, out.  The formal living and dining rooms are separated by a striking foyer boasting stylized archways that reflect in the gleaming hardwood floors. From the sleek breakfast bar to the sunny breakfast nook, the kitchen is light and bright with newer appliances. The master bedroom is spacious enough for a charming sitting area and a closet that measures 18’ x 7’ and has two windows. French doors provide private access to the lanai. The master bath shines in a neutral palette where a luxurious soaking tub and a glass block enclosed shower make the space indulgent. To top this exquisite executive-style home is a family room with wood-burning fireplace. Built-in shelving, crown molding, and hardwood floors make for a cozy space with distinctive touches of luxury. Besides the newer hot water heater is a newer: pool pump and exterior paint, lighting, and well pump for irrigation. Yes, you CAN have it all!