MLS# U8232769 - 408 Monte Cristo Boulevard, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

Welcome to this exquisite Mediterranean-style single-story home in Tierra Verde, Florida, offering a meticulously maintained and updated island home. This unique home boasts soaring 9+ foot and vaulted ceilings, multiple skylights, bathing the home with natural light, brick archways adorning doors and windows, wood accents and beams, and porcelain 15-inch tile floors, highlighting the remarkable craftsmanship, creating a truly special & charming ambiance. Just under 3000 sq ft of living space, includes 3 generously sized bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms that offer versatile options, an office, studio, fitness room, hobby, library or media rooms? Or add a closet for a 4th bedroom or in-law studio with a separate entrance! The possibilities are endless, perfect for a growing family or Artists ready to craft their next masterpiece. Nature lovers will spend their days in the spacious screened porch on it's hammock. The heart of this home is enhanced with crown molding, wood flooring, and a never-used wood burning fireplace in the family/great room, with an oversized eat-in kitchen featuring an induction stove and other state-of-the-art appliances for culinary pleasures & conveniences including granite counters, pullout shelving and more. An inviting space for good times and togetherness here or in the spectacular dining room with vaulted ceilings or use as a living room. Spacious screened porch is a focal point in the midst of a tropical oasis is ideal for outdoor dining and gatherings. Nature as part of your everyday life, enjoying cool breezes enhances the island life. An oversized 2Car garage with work & storage space, bikes, kayaks etc. Offered partially furnished. RECENT FEATURES contributing to the home's quality, value & security include: new roof (2020), a base home elevation (11+ feet), energy-efficient impact sliding doors (2021) and windows throughout (2008), hurricane fabric for double entry glass front doors & studio window, hurricane-rated double garage door & Concrete Block construction; WORRY FREE living with LOW insurance premiums & transferrable warranties. Also equipped with a never-used 4000-watt gas-powered generator, a full-house water softener system, high-efficiency ultra-quiet direct wired ceiling fans & a well-maintained AC system and a ductless Daiken unit for customized extra cooling in the primary bedroom. PLEASE SEE VIRTUAL, AERIAL & 3D TOURS. Property features a variety of plants, trees and a vegetable/flower garden. Papaya, banana, lime (Persian & Key lime), and mango trees, bamboo, live oak, avocado, crotons and more thrive here! Looks & feels like Costa Rica! Seeking beauty, comfort, modern amenities, charm and value in a sought-after location in this deed restricted community of unincorporated Tierra Verde, with property tax rate much lower than nearby St. Petersburg. Enjoy island living, easy access to the water for kayaking to the beach or bike trail to nearby Fort DeSoto's 1100-acre park and #1 rated beach or Pass-a-Grille &St. Pete Beach. Beach offers restaurants, beach bars, and daily sunsets. Marinas and Isla Del Sol Yacht, Golf, Tennis & Country Club are just over the Tierra Verde bridge. Vibrant downtown and waterfront St. Petersburg is a 10-minute drive, with an abundance of restaurants, shopping, museums, and entertainment, and the Tampa Bay Rays & Rowdies. Tampa International airport, Bucs & Lightning teams, dining, shopping, and performing arts are an easy 30-minute drive.