6 ACADEMY WAY S #23A

Welcome to the vibrant and elegant prime gated waterfront community of Marina Bay, a lovely enclave just 10 minutes from vibrant downtown St. Petersburg and less than 10 minutes to the soft white sandy beaches of the Gulf, where you’ll encounter tropical birds and serene landscape views every day. Are you looking for a tastefully designed and completely reimagined contemporary coastal home with luxury finishes? This 3 BR, 2.5 bath corner penthouse residence, bathed in natural light, has it. Relax and enjoy the sounds and sights of the majestic fountain overlooking soothing lake views that stretch all the way to the illuminated Skyway bridge on the horizon. Here you can enjoy coastal living with peace of mind in your new home with high quality impact windows and doors throughout. As you walk in from your private elevator, you’ll be surrounded by the circular foyer that leads you in. The inviting living areas have been upgraded with upscale custom window treatments, and all the walls have been newly painted in soft neutral tones. 10-11 foot ceilings with crown moldings, soaring trays and 8-foot solid doors enhance the natural light and spacious feeling. Dramatic high end new light fixtures complete the luxury look and ambiance. The newly updated kitchen features granite counters, professional faucet and upgraded GE Profile appliances that enhance the coastal contemporary look. All bathrooms have been beautifully updated with high-end finishes and vanities and all have brand new quartz counters, polished nickel plumbing fixtures and designer light fixtures. The primary suite is a haven from which to relax and admire the views and features a (huge) dream walk-in closet, customized by California Closets. The primary ensuite bath has also been thoughtfully updated with soft neutral colors, high-end fixtures, beautiful new quartz topped his and hers vanities, a jetted tub and oversize walk-in shower. Two guest bedrooms and a beautifully updated jack-and-jill bath occupy the opposite side of the residence, which is thoughtfully separated for privacy that you and your guests will appreciate. The exterior of the building has been recently painted and the roof was replaced in 2022. The home includes 2 parking spaces, which are side by side and conveniently located next to the elevator. A very large large walk in storage room has easy access to the elevator and parking spaces. A second exterior door provides secondary access to the stairs and parking garage. The community amenities feature a gated entrance, clubhouse with fitness room, a geothermal heated pool/spa, exterior pest control, fishing pier, three day boat slips on the community dock for use by the homeowners and access to walking and biking trail at the entrance. Milestone inspections and structural reserve study have all been completed. This beautiful enclave boasts a prime location, just 10 minutes from the vibrant city of St. Petersburg and 5 minutes from the sugary sand beaches of the Gulf and the award-winning beaches of Ft. Desoto. Enjoy shopping, dining, entertainment, markets and more in this lovely location with easy access to Tampa International as well as St Pete/Clearwater airports.