Located in the heart of the island of Tierra Verde in a coveted neighborhood of multi-million dollar properties known as Monte Cristo, discover the rare luxury of a magnificent single-level home that is at once uniquely elegant and eminently livable. Walking in the grand entrance, you’ll look through the formal living room and out onto the gorgeous oversized private pavered lanai, with multiple entertaining areas, outdoor kitchen, and magnificent heated pool and spa, which will be the center of days of outdoor fun. Inside the home, you’ll enjoy the finest quality finishes, features, and a spacious split-bedroom floor plan, perfect for entertaining and refined every-day living. The sophisticated, chef-inspired kitchen features an impeccable layout, generous, tall wood cabinetry, and ultra-high ceilings which rise to a coffered dome with gorgeous stained glass skylight. The magnificent kitchen opens to the dining room, which opens onto both the screened pool deck and the living room, featuring a grand stone fireplace and vaulted ceilings. The master suite is sumptuous and spacious and leaves nothing wanting. The bedroom opens on to the pool deck, and the bathroom is what dreams are made of, with a huge soaking tub, expansive walk-in shower, and two coved vanities with dual sinks and storage. The office area is delineated with decorative pillars and by virtue of its openness looks out over the formal living room and onto the lanai, for a perfect combination of privacy and inclusion. The generous 3-car garage has space for all of your toys and includes an extra storage loft at house level for easy access. Both HVAC systems have been very recently replaced, and the home is maintained in excellent condition by its owners who have loved this special property as you will, too. The island of Tierra Verde is unlike any other Gulf Coast location. With direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, the intracoastal waterway, Boca Ciega Bay, and Tampa Bay, it's clearly a water-lover's paradise. Right on the island you'll find an amazing array of fine and casual dining, but the proximity to Pinellas Bayway and I275 puts Downtown St. Petersburg, Tampa, and two international airports within the realm of incredible convenience. The island is also a mere moment's drive from the pristine beaches and miles of walking, biking, and blading trails at Ft. DeSoto, the perennially award-winning white sand beaches of St. Pete Beach, and the renowned Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club. This amazing location makes Tierra Verde both a vibrant and relaxing island paradise that you won't want to leave.