Welcome home to the gated community of Placido Bayou, one of St Pete’s treasures. Perfect for morning jogs or evening strolls, this 26-acre community features winding sidewalks through the mature foliage where you’ll enjoy watching native wildlife in the various lakes and nature preserves. Residents here cherish the privacy and security of the 24-hour guarded gate while also enjoying the close proximity to downtown St Pete. This home beams with pride of ownership! Enter the front door and you’ll notice that every detail has been considered from the shiplap accented foyer to the French chateau-native hearth on your wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy an open concept with vaulted ceilings and coastal tones throughout the home. The great room offers fabulous views of the backyard oasis where you’ll find a lagoon-style, heated salt water Pebble Tec pool and paver patio, perfect for hosting a BBQs. Character abounds in this home with built-in shelving in the living room, stunning light fixtures and a barn door in the master suite. The family chef will appreciate the gas stove and BBQ. This smart home includes a Nest system that operates the HVAC and ADT security system, an all-house water filtration system, a gutter system and a French drain. Since 2016, more than $70,000 in upgrades have been made to this home, including professional interior and exterior painting, all new flooring, new pool pump, new kitchen appliances still under warranty, kitchen backsplash, low voltage landscape lighting in the front and more.