A rare find in the highly sought after beach community of Belle Vista! Imagine walking less than two blocks to enjoy the sun or catch a magnificent sunset on the powder sand of St. Pete Beach, recently voted #1 best beach in America! This exquisite waterfront home is nestled on McPherson Bayou, a protected wide deep water cove with a natural spring that lures dolphins, manatees, and sea birds for your viewing pleasure. Direct intracoastal access to the Gulf of Mexico, Boca Ciega Bay and Tampa Bay makes this serene paradise a water and fishing enthusiast€™s dream come true. This exceptional location is between 5 to 25 nautical miles of Pass-A-Grille, the Don Cesar, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, Egmont Key State Park, and Anna Marie Island. Fall in love with the open floor plan that provides sweeping views of the lush landscaped garden leading all the way to the bay. The first floor offers an expansive kitchen, a separate dining room, a half bath, and a spacious living area. A large screened lania completes the scene for many hours of entertaining, dining, or lounging. Upstairs, you will be in awe of the oversized master bedroom and bath, a walk in closet, ample storage and more water views. In the second bedroom, guests will enjoy the comfort of an attached bathroom and a walk in closet. The third upstairs room boasts a breathtaking aerial view of the bay. This light-filled room€™s most unique feature is a rustic loft that can be used for storage, play, or as a sleeping area. And there is more! This home has a detached 1 br/1ba studio which affords plenty of room for a home office or as a guest suite. Reflecting the care that has gone into this energy efficient much loved home, there are split system air conditioners, solar heated hot water, an alkaline water filter built in under the sink, chlorine filtering shower heads, and top of the line epoxy flooring in the spacious 2 car garage. The home has been recently painted inside and out and the seawall and dock have passed a recent inspection with flying colors. There is also an operational lift for a wave runner. The sellers have even completed a satisfactory 4 point inspection for the buyer€™s peace of mind. Buyers are asked to verify all room dimensions as they are approximate. Enjoy the magic that living in the highly desirable Belle Vista neighborhood affords with walking distance to vibrant restaurants and shopping and convenience to downtown St. Petersburg, other nearby beaches, and airports.