229 57TH AVENUE S Under contract-accepting backup offers. **No recent storm damage!** Have you ever wondered how you can have the best of both worlds? To live close to the beach and close to downtown? Look no further than this stunning home in the beloved Bahama Shores community. Welcome to 229 57th Ave S in St Petersburg Florida! This four-bedroom three-bath home is situated on over 16, 000 square feet of land with mature landscaping, pool and detached guest house. As soon as you step onto the property you will feel transported to your own little oasis. Inside you’ll find the perfect blend of modern amenities and Florida charm with a double-sided brick feature wall that includes a wood-burning fireplace. Two living spaces and a dining space make up the open floor plan. The kitchen is well-appointed and offers ceiling-height cabinetry and a gas cooktop. Your screened-in patio is the perfect space to relax to start or end your day. With this open-concept layout that easily spills out to the patio and pool, this home is the perfect place for your next backyard barbecue! This home has been meticulously cared for with updates in recent years including impact windows, sliders and hurricane shutters, plantation shutters on all the windows and crown molding. The main systems of the home are also updated like the HVAC system and duct work, roof, solar panels, and pool equipment. It also features a whole house water filtration! The primary bedroom is large and showcases a newly updated bath with a tiled, walk-in shower as well as a custom walk-in closet. Outside, the pool and paver patio is your private retreat with lush landscaping in a tranquil setting. The one-bedroom, 600-square-foot guest house is the perfect spot for your visitors and comes complete with a bath and kitchenette. It could even be used as an office or art studio. By upgrading to a fully equipped kitchen, you could easily rent this space as it has its own dedicated driveway and side entrance from the front of the house. With charming brick streets and gorgeous tree canopies, this beloved St Pete community has a rich history. The residents get to enjoy their own waterfront park and the neighborhood is most famously known for being featured in Ron Howard’s 1985 film “Cocoon.” With a ten-minute drive to St Pete Beach and less than a ten-minute drive to 4th St and Downtown St Pete, you really can have it all! Start enjoying your Florida lifestyle today!