408 Monte Cristo Boulevard,  Tierra Verde FL, 33715

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. One or more Photos were virtually staged with COASTAL furnishings, showcasing this exquisite island beauty!Welcome to your unique Tierra Verde home! Featuring almost 3,000 sqft of living space incl. lanai, 3 generously sized bedrooms & a versatile bonus room... make it a 4th bedroom by adding closet or an in-law suite with separate entrance! Use as an office, studio, fitness, hobby, library, or media room? Possibilities are endless, makes this home perfect for a growing family, a vacation retreat or retirement in the sunshine state with room for guests! Soaring 9+ foot and vaulted ceilings, four skylights and brick archways adorning doors and large windows, this home is bathed in natural light. Wood accents, beams and 15-inch tile floors highlight the remarkable craftsmanship, creating a truly special and charming ambiance.The heart of this home features crown molding, wood flooring, and a never-used wood-burning fireplace in the family/great room. The oversized eat-in kitchen is a chef's delight with an induction range, beautiful granite counters, and pullout shelving providing both pleasure and convenience. Enjoy meals and gatherings in the dining area off the kitchen, or transform the living room into a spectacular dining room with vaulted ceilings and skylights.Nature lovers will adore the spacious screened lanai, perfect for lounging, gathering, meditating, and listening to the birds. This outdoor space, set in a tropical oasis, allows you to enjoy cool breezes and enhances your island life with a Costa Rica vibe!This meticulously maintained and updated single story home boasts recent features that contribute to its quality, value, and security, including a new water main from house to meter (2024), a new roof (2020), energy-efficient impact sliding doors (2021), impact windows, and hurricane fabric for the double entry glass front doors. Enjoy worry-free living in this concrete block elevated home with low insurance premiums and transferable warranties. Additional features include a full-house water softener system, high-efficiency ultra-quiet direct-wired ceiling fans, a well-maintained AC system, and a ductless Daikin unit for customized extra cooling in the spacious primary bedroom. An oversized 2-car garage offers ample work and storage space for bikes, kayaks, and toys.PLEASE SEE VIRTUAL AERIAL TOURS. The property showcases a variety of plants, trees, and a vegetable/flower garden, with papaya, banana, bamboo, lime, mango, live oak, avocado trees and more thrive here! Embrace island living in this extraordinary Tierra Verde home if you are seeking beauty, comfort, modern amenities, charm and value, THIS IS IT!!! The sought-after deed restricted community of unincorporated Tierra Verde (property tax rate much lower than nearby St. Petersburg) also has great dining options, marinas, hotel and community events and a new fitness center. Easy water access to kayak to the beach or ride the bike trail to nearby Fort DeSoto's 1100-acre park and award winning beach. Or cross the bridge to Isla Del Sol Yacht, Golf Tennis & Country club, Pass-a-Grille or St. Pete Beach restaurants, bars, and daily sunsets on Gulf of Mexico beaches. Vibrant downtown and waterfront St. Petersburg is a 10-minute drive, with an abundance of restaurants, shopping, museums, and entertainment, and the Tampa Bay Rays & Rowdies. Tampa International airport, Bucs & Lightning teams, dining, shopping, and performing arts are 30-minute away.