3173 Moorings Dr S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712

3173 Moorings Drive S has it all.a rare end unit, within an exclusive gated marina community, close to Tampa Bay, overlooking five acres of a natural preserve that feels like Old Florida, yet a quick and convenient, 10-minute drive to downtown St. Petersburg. As an end unit, the home enjoys added light and square footage, with modern finishes and fixtures throughout, plus customized improvements that add convenience and storage space, such as the walk-in kitchen pantry, adapted kitchen cabinets and redesigned storage closets. The units north/south orientation, plus its location on the east end of the building, equates to energy savings. The oversized tandem double garage offers lots of additional workspace and storage areas, plus three freestanding Kobalt lockable metal storage cabinets. From the garage, you can access the oversized, pavered lanai with undisturbed views of and direct access to the preserve that includes a mile walking trail. Your private elevator takes you to the open-plan living space on the second floor. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, 42 wood cabinets and a remodeled walk-in pantry which is a rare find. Flowing from here is the welcoming, spacious and comfortable living and dining area that feature high ceilings with crown molding, bump-out windows, and large glass sliding doors that connect to the screened, walk-out balcony where you can enjoy coffee or read a book while enjoying the breathtaking views of the preserve in quiet, private serenity. Also on this level is one of the bedrooms that is generous in size -- a flex room that can be used, depending on your needs, as a bedroom (next to a full bath), dining room or office/den space. For office use, the closet has electric outlets, allowing out-of-sight placement of office machines. The third floor also has elevator access. The luxurious master suite features high ceilings with crown molding, a walk-in closet and a generous seating area overlooking the preserve. The ensuite bath features a quartz dual vanity and oversized shower with glass enclosure. Additional convenient storage in the bath hides behind oversized, elegant, mirrored cabinets. Extending this third-floor layout are two more bedrooms and a third bathroom which has been tastefully updated to include a roomy quartz vanity and walk-in tiled shower. The oversized laundry room is nestled between the bedrooms for easy access. The Cove at Loggerhead Marina is a wonderful tropical-feel, pet-friendly community that has two private gated entrances. Residents enjoy access to the tropical swimming pool, tiki bar and lounge area with a kitchen, as well as a full-service marina with direct boating access to the Gulf of Mexico. Downtown St. Petersburg, Gulf beaches, shops, supermarkets, parks and other recreational amenities are within easy reach; you can be at St. Petersburg/Clearwater airport or Tampa International Airport in under 25 minutes, and downtown Tampa is an easy 30-minute commute. The Sellers are relocating to another part of the State and are therefore motivated. As an additional Buyers incentive, at closing, Sellers will either pre-pay one-half of any remaining 2023 HOA assessment or, at Buyers option, an equal amount toward Buyers closing costs.