275 S Tessier Drive St Pete Beach, FL 33706

Built in 1972 with marble-flecked terrazzo floors that define the footprint of the entire house, this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is located on the quiet, family-friendly island of Vina Del Mar, between Pass-A-Grill and the Don CeSar resort at the southern end of St Pete Beach. Repainted in October 2020, the exterior combines two shades of grey with white trim and beacon blue doors all around. The kitchen and main bathroom were renovated in 2017. The kitchen features countertops made of Namibian granite in grey, white, charcoal, and subtle green tones. It has gorgeous motion and a leather finish that distinguishes it from ordinary granite. Included in the kitchen is a lockable, illuminated, 42-bottle Kalamera wine refrigerator. The bathroom shower is spacious for a house of this size and era. It incorporates 12x24 stone wall tiles whimsically accented with cheerful inserts of small translucent blue and green glass tiles. The marble terrazzo floors on a cement slab were refinished and polished to a high gloss in 2010. They keep your bare feet cool on the hottest summer days. In addition to two bedrooms, the house boasts a spacious room with windows on three walls. It currently is open to the kitchen and living room, and can serve as a dining area, study, or even a guest room. Hardware for a barn door to enclose it conveys. The yard is a slice of paradise with a maze of pavered walkways, low maintenance shell, and minimalist landscaping. It is perfect for gardening and large enough to add a pool, outdoor fire pit, or both. It features strategically placed lighting and irrigation systems on timers. Other updates include a Bryant (Carrier) energy efficient HVAC compressor in 2015, new refrigerator and stainless-steel range in 2017, and partial roof replacement in 2016. Vina Del Mar is a terrific community with its own private park with tennis courts, basketball courts, large lawn areas, and abundant shade trees. It hosts various community events. From the house, one of the most breathtaking stretches of beach on St Pete Beach is a five-minute walk. One can drive to downtown St Petersburg in 15 minutes to take advantage of its rich cultural attractions, such as the Salvador Dali Museum, Dale Chihuly Collection, scores of highly rated restaurants, a beautiful waterfront park, lively entertainment venues. Tampa International Airport and downtown Tampa are just 30 minutes away. This house is a little gem.