This is the jewel of the Old Northeast! This home has a level of finish that is rarely seen; The home is situated in the heart of this beautiful old neighborhood within walking distance of all that downtown St. Pete has to offer, with its fabulous waterfront parks and vibrant shopping, restaurants, and museums. It has a beautiful guesthouse / legal rental unit (your choice). It also has a hard-wired,natural gas powered generator for those awkward moments! The property is fully gated with automatic gates at the guesthouse and garage entrance. The landscaping is a beautiful sight to behold, with the hardscape and softscape combining to give a rich, lush appearance. Gourmet kitchen has a Sub Zero refrigerator and a commercial-style gas stove; farm-style sink built into a marble covered island. Home has three tankless gas-fired water heating systems. Guesthouse has reverse-osmosis water purification system. The guesthouse is every bit as charming as the main house! New pool offers privacy and comfort for our gorgeous Florida days.This is a truly wonderful opportunity to own a piece of excellent craftsmanship combined with fabulous architecture and attention to detail. Last but not least, this home was chosen as "Home of the Year" by the City Beautiful Commission of St. Petersburg for 2011.