9 FRANKLIN, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33711

Description

This fabulous designer-styled home offers the ideal blend of pure luxury and practical convenience and includes a 32' boat slip with a new 10K lift! From the moment you enter this nearly new Villa you will enjoy the open floor plan and thoughtful layout; all overlooking the lagoon and preserve beyond. Featuring a calm, neutral color palette with dramatic accents that enhance the beautiful water views, all amid the quiet serenity of Marina Bay. With the most private lot and the longest driveway (125') in all of Marina Bay, this beautifully appointed home is loaded with upgrades including a custom Pergola on the upper terrace creating a large, covered lanai for endless outdoor enjoyment. Deluxe Kitchen cabinets, luxury series Cambria counter tops, premium lighting throughout with ceiling fans, and a fully equipped Smart Home infrastructure with built-in speakers and low voltage systems included, along with the Control 4 rack, equipment, and four nearly-new TV's. Custom closets in the Owner's Suite and custom window treatments throughout the entire home including Hunter Douglas motorized solar window shades in Owner's Suite and Great Room sliding doors; custom blinds on all other windows. Additional premium features and thoughtful finishes in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Villa include 10’ ceilings with dramatic vaults in the Great Room, tray ceilings in the Owner’s Suite, deluxe Thermador appliance suite including a 5-burner natural gas cooktop with vented chimney wall hood, Masterpiece combo speed oven and oversized 84" refrigerator, huge walk-in pantry (9' x 5'), and natural gas tankless water heater for endless hot water. All concrete construction with impact doors and windows for extra protection, and a 22kW GENERAC Natural GAS GENERATOR for ultimate peace of mind. This unique 2,574 sq ft home has ALL LIVING SPACE ON ONE LEVEL with a deluxe private elevator from the enormous first-level garage below providing a garage beyond compare! Marina Bay is located next to Eckerd College on the southern tip of Pinellas County, just minutes to downtown St. Petersburg, moments to world-class beaches and only 25 minutes to Tampa airport. This gated, waterfront community features almost 2,000’ of intracoastal water (ICW) directly on Boca Ciega Bay and a beautiful marina with three deep-water day slips and a community fishing pier. Additional community amenities include 2 pools (one with geothermal heat for year-round swimming), 2 spas, fitness room, clubhouse, direct access to the Pinellas Bike Trail, spectacular water features and fountains, mature tropical landscaping with an abundance of wildlife, pet friendly and endless opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to own a nearly-new luxury villa in the breathtaking Marina Bay community!