837 HIGHLAND STREET N One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. UNFURNISHED. Located in a walkable high and dry downtown, this superior 2 story townhouse offers 2 large, secure, outdoor patios totaling over 770 sqft and a 2nd floor balcony! Setback over 50 feet from the street, behind a landscaped garden, you enter the house through the elevated, gated, front patio. The rental includes substantial patio furniture and rug in front, to enjoy relaxing outside in the afternoon western sun. Entering the house, you are struck by the spacious, airy, living area, 10 foot ceilings, and stylish open plan kitchen. The floor throughout the house is tiled. All windows and the patio door were upgraded and are double glazed. A large stylish granite peninsula separates the kitchen from the dining area and features tall wall cabinets. The appliances include a newer washer/dryer in separate closet, and a gas range. There is a large kitchen pantry, under stairs storage, and a beautiful, updated guest bathroom. A glass door opens from the kitchen to the 2nd large private patio. And, for those who love outdoor cooking and entertaining, you have a rotisserie grill, burner, fridge, ice box, and sink! The 2 car garage is full size, and is accessed from the patio, making unloading the car much easier. The design, quality, and many upgrades in this house continue upstairs. The large master bedroom suite, which currently has a king size bed, also has a fully fitted walk-in closet. The bedroom also features a charming balcony, to enjoy your morning coffee. The master bathroom has a granite vanity with 2 sinks and a huge walk-in shower. The landing has another storage closet, and the bright 2nd bedroom has a full length storage unit. This and bedroom 3 have spacious closets. Bathroom 2 has a large granite vanity and bathtub shower. The house, part of a small development, is just a few minutes’ walk to Central Avenue and the downtown 'live/walk' lifestyle! Beach Drive with museums, galleries and waterfront marina is just 8 blocks east. This area is popular with families as it gives access to a range of schools. If you have a pet there is a lovely grassed Common set back off the street for exercising your pets located on the corner of the block. Access to I-275 is close by, there is even a fast downtown bus to St. Pete Beach!