The historic Dickens House in Old Northeast is an Arts & Crafts masterpiece! This beautiful 1912 home has been lovingly and meticulously restored and is currently an active Bed and Breakfast. Step up onto the wide and welcoming front porch, which wraps around to the path through the vibrant garden. The glass front door hosts the names of the previous owners above, and beyond it, a wide entryway with beautifully restored pine floors and a half bath. The cozy but large living room features a large fireplace with custom mantel, built in hardwood shelving and coffered ceilings. The dining room has beautiful architectural details, wrought iron chandelier and original swinging door to the kitchen. The kitchen has a Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, Bosch dishwasher, Thermador gas range w/copper hood, granite counter tops, butcher block island with seating, 2 sink stations, and an adjacent work space. The Library has beautiful wood shelving and wet bar, a perfect room to grab a coffee or cocktail. Upstairs on the second floor, the Dickens (master) Suite features a large bedroom, separate dressing room, bathroom with dual sinks, original blue tile floors, garden tub and shower stall. Two more large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are on the second floor, and two more bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms on the third floor. Upgrades in the main house include motion sensor lighting, a fire sprinkler system, central vacuum, gas tankless hot water heater (new in 2020), new hurricane rated windows, updated electric, and new roof in 2019. Outside is a beautifully landscaped and paved patio, leading to the detached carriage house and parking spots for 3 cars. The carriage house features a three car garage, which has a commercial grade washer and dryer, and one rental efficiency upstairs with a sun deck and kitchenette. Bonus room in carriage house also has an en-suite bathroom and can be used for the owners office. This property is located just off Beach Drive, only 3 blocks from downtown St Petersburg, and two blocks from the third largest waterfront parks system in North America. The property has an active bed and breakfast license for nightly rentals, as well as a food license, and the property is not located in a flood zone. No expense has been spared in the restoration and details of this historic home, and the property is being sold furnished with all items necessary to continue to operate a B&B. This property was recently used as a Independent movie set! It has received several preservation awards, and was a highlight on the 2018 Old Northeast Candlelight Tour of Homes. Here is your chance to own a historic gem in Old Northeast!
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