1825 South 2nd Street, ST PETERSBURG, FL

About 1825 South 2nd Street

Step back in time and experience Old Florida charm in this lovingly restored 4 bedroom, 2 bath Craftsman style home located in the heart of Old South East St Petersburg. This historic bungalow, built in 1915, is in a non flood zone and sustained no damage from the rare hurricane events of 2024. in fact, the owners never lost power. it is a five minute drive from all downtown has to enjoy with world class restaurants, museums and festivals and just a stone's throw away from the Tampa Bay waterfront and Lassing Park. Modernized for today's living, the home is complete with all important contemporary upgrades including solar panels on the roof that reduce utility bills. The solar panel system has a battery backup that runs the outlets and refrigerators during power outages.There is a new electrical service connection, new breaker box with extra space for expansion, a safety shut off for the solar panels to the utility service, a whole house surge protector, prewired EV station, 2 newer HVAC units with separate air handlers, plus a mini split AC in the kitchen. New roof 2022, all new electrical (2006, upgraded 2022)new plumbing and sewer lines (2020-2022). Ceiling fans throughout the home allow for cool summers and warm winters. Enter the front door through the breezeway to be embraced by the grand masterpiece of the home, an original curved staircase adorned with stained glass windows on the landing and gleaming original hardwood floors that flow throughout the home. A generous living room complete with original brick fireplace and built in bookshelves leads to the dining room with its custom designed original stained glass buffet ready to host intimate dinners or large holiday gatherings. The recently renovated gourmet kitchen flooded with natural light encourages family and guests to enjoy conversations in the eat in kitchen while dinner is being prepared. Complete with custom built in cabinets, induction cooktop, convection oven/microwave, refrigerator/freezer, wine cooler and huge walk in pantry, it is a true chef's dream. Bath # 1 is conveniently located nearby. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, a newly renovated bath and convenient laundry space. The large primary bedroom hosts an original brick fireplace and a huge walk in closet. Bedroom #2 is spacious as well and hosts a walk in cedar lined closet. Nestled between these is an inviting morning porch, the perfect spot for your first cup of coffee. Bedrooms #3 and #4 are generous in size as well and could serve as a study/hobby area if desired. The xeriscaped landscaping on the home's exterior is both low maintenance and cost effective. Relax on the screened porches (front and rear), outdoor patio areas and firepit. Invite your family/friends over for a friendly putting contest or Bocce Ball tournament on the unique green space with a southern exposure in the tree shaded fenced in back yard. The opportunities are endless. With parking pad and alley access there is plenty of room to park several vehicles. The garage could easily be refurbished as an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) to house an office/workshop or to provide rental income. Schedule your showing today!

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