732 Oak Street NE

Description

This Circa 1905 Colonial-style Beauty is a RARE find in our Coveted Old Northeast: DOUBLE LOT; WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN; OFF-STREET PARKING FOR 6 CARS; POOL; 2 CAR GARAGE; LEGAL GARAGE APARTMENT; FENCED FRONT AND BACK. It offers 6 Bedrooms and 5 Baths, including the Garage Apartment. Built in tandem with the iconic Vinoy Hotel, this home blends Period Charm with Modern Amenities and offers the Discriminating Buyer the opportunity to own a piece of Architectural History. As you enter through the wrought-iron gate, you will notice the home's curb appeal. The front porch could easily be featured in an advertisement for Southern Living! Upon entering, you are greeted by new Hardwood Floors, 7 3/4" Antique Baseboards, Crown Molding, Arched Doorways, Plantation Shutters, and a Wood-burning Fireplace in the spacious, inviting Living Room. The adjacent Den leads to a functional Updated Kitchen that would delight any Chef with copious Oak Cabinets, Granite, commercial Thermador Gas Stove with Grill, Double Appliances, 2 Pantries, and a Wet Bar. At the back of the Kitchen, you will find a pleasant eat-in area with a Bay Window and a 2nd staircase that could be converted to an Elevator. A spacious Dining Room is adjacent to the Kitchen and looks out to the beautiful backyard through Double French Doors. Up the Grand Staircase, you will find 5 Bedrooms, including 2 Master Suites. The large Master has a Soaking Tub, Steam Shower, Double Vanity, spacious Walk-in Closet, and Juliet Balcony, overlooking the Vinoy Tower. The Hall Bathroom includes a Laundry Room, complete with an "Aussie" drain. The Front Bedroom makes a great Office with View and Balcony access. Retractable Screen doors provide luscious breezes. If you like to Entertain or simply relax in an Outdoor Space, you will be captivated as you step through the French doors and take in the expansive Enclosed Porch, with custom Redwood Rafters and Risers, and a 10-ft deep Heated Saltwater Pool (2018). Upscale Travertine Pavers provide the finishing touch. A White vinyl-fence, beautiful Oak tree, and Xeriscaped backyard complete your Private Oasis. A breezeway connects to an oversized 2-car Garage with a Rentable 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garage Apartment built in 2018. It includes a stackable washer/dryer, lovely balcony with view of Vinoy Tower, and reinforced stair railing that can accommodate a chair lift. Other features include a NEW ROOF in 2021, Double-Paned Windows, Improved Foundation and Plumbing under the entire home. The Pool, Tankless Water Heater, Stove, Dryer, outside Firepit & BBQ, and portable Generator (negotiable) operate on natural gas. This Well-loved Residence has stood the test of time and has undergone Extensive Renovations with the current owners over the last 10 years. Pride of Ownership and Meticulous attention to detail are apparent at every turn. The location is idealNO FLOOD zone, 1 block to Beach Drive, and Walking Distance to all vibrant downtown St. Pete amenities.