New Listing!

Spectacular Bahamas Shores Waterfront Estate in

St. Petersburg, FL With Tampa Bay Access

Homes in the “Old Florida” Bahama Shores neighborhood rarely come on the market. This remarkable two-story, four-bedroom, three-bath, 3,260 square foot single-family waterfront estate complete with panoramic views of Tampa Bay offers the best of Florida living and is sure to sell quickly.

Situated on a sprawling, lushly landscaped 2/3-acre lot with 135 feet of water frontage, this elegant retreat is only minutes south of downtown St. Petersburg, and all the restaurants, museums, shopping, nightlife and parks for which the city has become well known. Tampa International Airport, beautiful Gulf beaches, a wealth of golfing choices, municipal parks, Fort DeSoto Park and excellent schools are all minutes away.

Boaters will revel in the access they have to the waters of Tampa Bay and just beyond to the Gulf of Mexico. The property features a dock off the seawall, complete with “sailboat water,” and a 10,000 lb. boatlift to keep your watercraft high, dry and safe.

Tampa Bay Waterfront Amenities Galore!

Amenities include mature, lush, lighted and in-ground irrigated landscaping, heated pool with an in-ground spill-over Jacuzzi spa, an oversized master suite with spacious walk-in closet, dual sinks, tub, shower and California storage systems, expansive kitchen with a built-in desk, wine cooler, double ovens and maple-glazed wooden cabinets, in-law quarters, wood-burning fireplace in the living room, formal dining room, tree-canopied travertine tile patio, utility room with sink, lots of storage, dual-zoned air conditioning, Terracotta tile floors, decorative lighting and fans, outdoor bar, new tile roof in 2012, covered lanai, surround sound an a two-car garage with plenty of room for a workshop.

Bahamas Shores is one of the most desirable waterfront neighborhoods in the St. Petersburg – Tampa area. Most homes were built in the late 1940s or early 1950s along tree-lined avenues paved with historic Augusta brick. For those without direct waterfront access, the very active neighborhood association owns a waterfront lot that does double duty as a park and is used for water access.

The home was recently listed by Chris Hounchell & Associates and is priced at $1.5 million.

Is this the house for you? Contact us today, at 727-642-9107.

Short Sale Available – Pasadena Yacht & Country Club

As we mentioned in the last blog, short sales offer discriminating buyers an opportunity to own the home of their dreams at a potentially reduced price. Hounchell Real Estate – RE/MAX Metro’s principal, Chris Hounchell, offers this recent short sale listing for your consideration:

New Short Sale Opportunity, Gulfport, FL

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, three-story, 2,840 square foot, 4/4, on a quarter-acre+ waterfront cul-de-sac lot with Jacuzzi, heated pool and all the amenities of resort style living.

This recently listed short sale waterfront property lies within Gulfport, Florida’s exclusive and gated Pasadena Yacht & Country Club community, and is listed to sell at the extraordinary price of $800,000.

If you’re looking for a truly one of a kind waterfront location with quick boating access to Boca Ciega Bay, Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Chris Hounchell’s listing at 5925 Seabird Drive South, Gulfport is a rare find.

The spacious interior features vaulted ceilings, bay windows overlooking expansive Boca Ciega Bay views, a gas fireplace, wood floors, decorative lighting, tons of storage space and a third floor observation deck! The gourmet island kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances and a cozy eating area. Just off the kitchen there’s a separate breakfast room. For entertaining, a formal dining room, separate great room, covered lanai and pool and Jacuzzi deck offer a world of possibilities. Add to the grandeur two utility rooms and surround sound.

Off the large, 336 square-foot master bedroom is a master bath with dual sinks, a garden bath and [Read more…]

Deepwater Canals available within Venetian Isles

Venetian Isles – Island Living, Downtown St. Pete Location

You want to live in Florida and you want to be near the water. Right? That is, unless your life’s goal is to live in one of those center-of-the-state mega communities where everything is pretty much, well, the same.

OK, so you’ve narrowed it down to Florida’s west coast, and you think you’d like to be near a “city” and all it offers. You own a boat. Or, maybe you’re looking at buying a boat, and you want the convenience of mooring it right out your backdoor. You want quick access to great cruising destinations whether you’re traveling by power or sail. You want diversity, i.e. an interesting mix of people, ages and interests. And you want to buy in a community where people take pride in their homes and their neighborhood. Oh, and you want value.

Venetian Isles should be at the top of your list.

When “ground” was first broken in 1958, Venetian Isles was labeled as one of the state’s most costly waterfront ventures. But not so today. (We use the term “ground” loosely as what is now Venetian Isles was actually dredged from the bottom of Tampa Bay.) In fact, these days Venetian Isles’ 500+ homes are very competitively priced and values abound. A majority of the homes, most of which were built in the mid-60’s, have undergone extensive renovations, and the Venetian Isles Homeowners Association ensures that remodeling is done in accordance with its goal of preserving the unique character of the community. And they’ve been very successful.

Venetian Isles is in reality a collection of manmade islands, all of which are easily accessed by [Read more…]

Snell Gardens, St. Petersburg, FL Remodel!

Looking for that perfectly pristine first home? Expanding your family? We’ve recently listed this three-bedroom, two bath completely remodeled Snell Gardens gem that’s close to downtown St. Pete and priced to sell.

Its 1,530 square foot, split bedroom floor plan encloses vaulted ceilings, an oversized master suite with generous walk-in closets, spacious great room, wood and travertine tile floors, ceiling fans and recessed lighting. The immaculate kitchen sparkles with new, all stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cherry cabinets with soft close doors and a breakfast bar perfect for casual dining and conversation. Topping it all off is a completely new roof!

See for yourself! Take our comprehensive video tour.

Outside is a newly brick-paved circular driveway, utility shed, a patio for outdoor entertaining and room for parking an R/V or small boat. Attractive, mature landscaping completes this ready-to-move-in masterpiece.

Snell Gardens is a well-established neighborhood just minutes from St. Pete’s flourishing downtown cultural hub and its outstanding restaurants, excellent schools, playgrounds, world-class shopping and museums, incomparable waterfront parks and a young, stimulating ambiance. Also nearby are boat ramps and quick access to the waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. I-275 is just minutes away.

Contact Chris Hounchell at Hounchell Real Estate-RE/MAX Metro to arrange a showing or for more information. Chris can be reached at 727-642-9107 or by email at chris@chrishounchell.com.

New St. Petersburg, FL Listing – Prestigious Five Towns Penthouse. Priced to sell!

Hounchell Real Estate-RE/MAX Metro has just listed this pristine, waterfront, corner penthouse condominium in the Tiffany Building of Five Towns, one of Pinellas County’s most sought after addresses. This St. Petersburg condominium will sell very quickly!

This elegant fifth-floor, 1,700 Sq. Ft. two-bedroom penthouse boasts a spacious master bedroom suite with walk-in closets and dual vanities in the bathroom. The sizable, thoroughly modern kitchen features a breakfast/snack bar, closet pantry, dishwasher, disposer, gas appliances, microwave, range and refrigerator. Just outside the kitchen is a cozy, separate breakfast room with a serving station. A washer and dryer complete the adjacent laundry room. There’s also an inside utility room with built-in shelving and a bonus refrigerator. In addition, this home has been handicapped modified, has decorative lighting and ceiling fans, and ceramic tile and wall-to-wall carpeting are found throughout.

The penthouse’s open floor plan allows plenty of light to illuminate the family and formal dining rooms, both perfect for entertaining while enjoying the lovely waterfront view. Or enjoy a beautiful Florida sunset from the private, screened lanai accessed by large, sliding glass doors.

Amenities include a community pool; assigned, covered parking; cable TV; natural gas; lawn/ground maintenance; manager on-site; and pest control.

Contact Chris Hounchell at Hounchell Real Estate-RE/MAX Metro to arrange a showing or for more information. Chris can be reached at 727-642-9107 or by email at chris@chrishounchell.com.