935 bayshore drive

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Short Sale. SHORT SALE. A bit of Old Florida on Historic Terra Ceia island. This Key West style 3 story home was custom built in 2006 on 1.4 acres. Enjoy gentle Gulf breezes from the gallery decks that surround the main living spaces on the 2nd floor, and a view of the bayou from your private owners suite deck on the 3rd floor. With hardwood and travertine floors throughout the public spaces, 10 foot ceilings, 6" baseboards, custom stained glass windows and double entry doors, this home was built for luxury. Wood cabinets and a uniquely beautiful granite were used for all the cabinetry in the house. Even the ground floor 'recreation room' space is finshed with travertine floors, custom tile inlay and a lovely stained glass window (the square footage of this large space is not included in the heated / AC space shown in public records). There are two over sized garage bays with plenty of room to park 2 cars in tandem on each side of the ground floor. In addition to the over sized living room with it's hard wood floors, the second floor includes 2 bedrooms that share a jack-n-jill bath, a 3rd bedroom with private access to the hall bath, an office and a large storage room off the entry way. The kitchen and dining room feature travertine floors, wood cabinets and beautiful granite counters. A large laundry room is adjacent to the kitchen. Up the stairs to the third floor and the private owner's suite with it's own deck and views of Terra Ceia Bay. It's location on peaceful, uncrowded Terra Ceia Island offers quiet relaxation, yet it's a short drive over the Skyway to southern Pinellas county, St. Petersburg and the beaches as wells as south to Bradenton and Anna Maria. The home does contain defective (aka Chinese) drywall. The property will require remediation.