Exceptional design, construction, and quality finishes are the hallmarks of this stunning Mediterranean-inspired residence in the coveted community of Pass-a-Grille. Offering the best of both worlds, the home is located steps away from an uncrowded stretch of beautiful Pass-A- Grille Beach while offering wide water views of Little McPherson Bayou and the Intracoastal. Gulf access by boat is minutes away via the Pass-A-Grille inlet. The Don Cesar resort, historic 8th Avenue, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, restaurants, and shopping are a few blocks away. Upon entering through ornate custom-made double doors, a curved grand staircase with wrought iron balusters and hardwood treads leads your eye to the vaulted ceiling 22’ above. An open den and a formal dining room flank either side of the entryway. As you move toward the great room and kitchen, open sight lines reveal a spacious floor plan with 12’ ceilings and transom windows allowing an abundance of natural light. The focal point of the home is a 10’ x 22’ sliding glass door which pockets to reveal unobstructed water views and allows wide-open indoor-outdoor living from the great room onto 10’ x 32’ upper lanai which includes an outdoor kitchen with sink, 42” stainless Alfresco gas grill, and polywood cabinetry. The great room has a custom built-in entertainment center housing a whole house audio system and 85” TV next to a natural gas fireplace with an oversized pre-cast concrete mantle. The extensive open kitchen includes a 14’ granite slab island, SubZero refrigerator, Wolf gas range under a pre-cast concrete chateau hood, Wolf electric/convection wall oven and built in microwave, solid wood Grabill cabinetry by Ali Kriste, and a copper sink. There is a butler pantry adjacent to the dining room for ease of serving, and the wet bar also features a copper sink, dual-zone wine/beverage cooler, and a Hoshizaki clear icemaker. There is 24”x 24” travertine flooring as well as hardwood flooring and extensive millwork with 8” baseboards and 9” crown moldings throughout the home. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms – perfect for family visits. The expansive master bedroom features a large balcony with water views, and the luxurious master bath hosts a freestanding slipper tub, large shower with 3 independent shower heads, dual vanities and his and her custom closet and dressing room. Outside, travertine pavers surround the heated saltwater pool which includes a large sun shelf. The 10’ x 50’ dock has composite decking, a 16,000lb boat lift, and a wet slip with sailboat depth water that can accommodate a 50’ class yacht. The oversized garage will easily accomodate 4 cars plus a golf cart while leaving plenty of room for other large toys like jet skis, motorcycles, paddle boards, etc. This overbuilt home has concrete block construction to the roof line, a poured concrete first living floor, impact rated windows and doors, and a concrete tile roof with a 130 mph wind rating. Home Furnishings are available. Virtual Tourhttps://domains.luxvt.com/mls/150339/tour