What Makes This Home Special? Location and Walkability- Research “walkability” and one will find that many experts believe that walkability is a key ingredient to enhanced real estate values. Located in Tierra Verde's marina district, the home is a short walk to Island Grill and Bar; Vista rooftop restaurant and bar; Circo Italian restaurant; a new Residence Inn hotel; Pier 32 Marina; a liquor and wine shop; a salon, a bait and tackle shop and 2 convenience stores. It's less than a mile to 10 restaurants, including Alsace French Bistro, Sea Worthy Fish + Bar, DeRusso's Pizza, Billy's Stone Crab , Tony & Nello's Italian Grill, Island Grill, Vista and Phila Deli. Less than 7 minutes to 3 of America's best beaches- Pass A Grille, Shell Island Key and Fort DeSoto and 12 minutes to downtown St. Pete. Island Grill and Billy's Stone Crab have live music 7 days a week and Vista has live music several times a week. Floor Plan- The home has an open floor plan with beautiful views of the Grand Canal from the kitchen, dining room, family room and master suite. The 250 SF outdoor living room is 15' deep; well protected from the sun and the elements and a great spot to read, take a nap and watch sunsets and boats go by. The master suite has a beautiful view of the Grand Canal, a walk-in closet with barn door, an elegant double vanity, a jetted Kohler tub and shower with a fixed glass partition and a private toilet room. Finishes- The home is totally renovated with wood plank porcelain tile floors, level 5 finish on the walls, quartz counter tops, solid wood cabinets, GE Profile appliances, crystal light fixtures, designer backlit vanities, fixed glass shower partitions, solid wood doors and trim, Pottery Barn drapes, new electrical outlets with a numerous USB charging ports. Fitness and Storage Room- A 600 SF room with rubberized floor that is ideal for your home gym and abundant storage for kayaks, beach chairs, coolers, rods, and other belongings. Dock, Slip and Lift- The dock has underwater light which illuminates your dockside aquarium, with daily bait, snook, redfish trout, sheep head, snapper, dolphin, manatees, and the occasional Wausau Grouper. The deep-water slip is approximately 45' with a 16,000 lbs. , Hurricane super high-speed lift. The Grand Canal- The Grand Canal's turquoise green waters provide a bridgeless, direct access point to Shell Island Key, the Gulf of Mexico, Bunces Pass and Egmont Key, with a constant flow of wildlife, people, and boats to watch.