12033 GANDY BLVD N #162

Egret units are very popular and hard to come by at the Grande Verandahs! While anything BUT small, at 1,770 air-conditioned square feet, they ARE the smallest units at The Grande Verandahs! They sold like hotcakes initially and over the last three years, only three have sold through the MLS! Grande Verandahs on the Bay is almost at the end of the Pinellas section of the Gandy corridor. The lucky 84 units located here are ideally located with quick Interstate access to Tampa,

Clearwater and home base, St. Petersburg. MacDill Air Force Base is only 10.6 miles away! And yet, once ensconced behind the gates of this quiet condominium community consisting of three mid-rise towers and a lovely clubhouse with resort-style pool, you are away from the hustle and bustle. From your spacious balcony, you will look over the Mangrove Preserve to Tampa Bay. This is a great spot for morning coffee and evening cocktails. This balcony is one of the few that has a retractable electric screen, which is a nice extra feature! Inside this home, there are freshly painted, attractive and well-conceived living spaces that are both spacious and functional.

Chefs will love the abundant 3cm granite countertops and the cooktop with separate under-mount oven! It is sleek and stylish! Other kitchen appliances include microwave, with built-in vent for cooktop, dishwasher, garbage disposal and side-by-side refrigerator. The foyer, kitchen, living and dining room areas have vinyl plank flooring. All bedrooms have brand new cozy carpeting. The laundry room comes complete with a full-size washer and dryer. You will be thrilled to discover that off of the laundry, there is an additional storage room! Ceiling heights in the main areas of the condominium are 9’4.” The Owner’s Suite, including closets and bath is approximately 26’4″ X 15′! It features dual walk-in closets and plenty of room for your king-sized bed.

The ensuite bath has dual under-mount sinks with 8″ wide-set faucets and a walk-in shower, plus separate water closet. Let’s get technical: Quality interior features that add to your privacy and quiet enjoyment of the home include: Double wall construction with 5/8″ triple-layer drywall with 3.5″ sound acoustic batts for all common walls and 9″ solid, reinforced concrete walls with soundproof underlay under all solid floor surfaces. Let’s get physical:

The Clubhouse includes a well-appointed wellness/exercise area, a large pool with heated spa and a tastefully designed clubhouse and meeting/party area overlooking the resort-style pool. This home comes complete with two under-building parking spaces. Truly the Grande Verandahs represents genuine value on all fronts, from the convenient location for commuting to nearby City Centers; outstanding interior and exterior features; AND, a price per square for that belies the all of the above, giving GREAT VALUE for your every penny!