7942 3rd Ave S

CLOSE TO THE BEACHES, THIS SPACIOUS AND BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED WATERFRONT RESIDENCE OFFERS RAPID ACCESS TO THE GULF. Boasting elegant high-quality finishes inside and out, you’ll love the attention to detail of this impressive home. A fine double door entry opens to an exceptional multi-function great room plan with stately columns and lovely water views. The exciting and sumptuous Euro-style kitchen enjoys a massive quartz island bar, porcelain farmhouse sink, Subzero/Wolf/Bosch SS appliances, gas cooking, rich contemporary cabinetry and resplendent tilework, all complemented by radiant under-cabinet lighting. You’ll appreciate the full-size laundry area with storage, as well as the extensive storage areas accessible from within the garage. Step up to a half level that supports two bedrooms (one facing the water) and a superb full bath with glass shower enclosure and striking minimalistic dual vanities. The owner’s suite level provides a huge primary bedroom (water-facing), private access to a terrific, covered waterfront balcony, and a gorgeous custom walk-in closet system with an inspiring array of specialty pull-outs. The owner’s bath enjoys additional closet storage, exquisite dual quartz vanities, a Jacuzzi jetted spa tub and a large designer-tile multi-head walk-in shower system. The 4th bedroom (or office/den), with private luxury full bath, includes stairway access to a 17ft-deep 190sqft observation room with commanding 270-degree views of the waterways; observation room is ideal as a mini art studio or reading room. A 375sqft multi-purpose lower-level game/fitness area opens to a dazzling 460sqft covered lower-level entertainment deck with a wonderful SS outdoor gas cooking center, wide bar area, and generous dining/lounging space. The sizable pavered deck encases a substantial Pebbletek Pool and spa (installed in 2020), and the deck transitions to an updated seawall and composite dock with seating bench, shower, and large-capacity lift with excellent boating water. New metal roof (2025), Generac gas generator, hurricane impact windows and doors, and many, many extras. An outstanding value in a highly desirable location. Dimensions are estimates, buyer to verify.