5526 14TH AVENUE S

PRICE REDUCED! Who says you cannot have location & your Dream Home? This captivating & immaculate Craftsman home offers both, with upscale charisma on a corner lot on a low-traffic street. It is only 1.5 miles from downtown Gulfport with it's eclectic atmosphere, restaurants, boutiques & sandy waterfront beach. The home is in a non-Flood zone so no flood insurance is required & there is no HOA. Step into the stunning atmosphere of the open concept layout that gives the interior an ambiance of sophistication. The updated gourmet kitchen offers an airy expansiveness & is accented by a fashionable herringbone backsplash, the counters are Quartzite waterfall in a U-shaped configuration maximizing the beautiful workspace & flexibility. Updates include extra cabinetry under the eat-at countertop–offering an abundance storage space & new stainless top of the line appliances were recently installed. The big dining room can easily hold a family sized dining table & chairs. The dining area exits to the backyard through new hurricane-rated French doors with built in peek-a-boo mini blinds. A contemporary living room is at the front of the home, which sets the stage to the rest of the 1st floor.. The newly painted & updated ensuite Master bedroom on the 2nd level is an expansive launch pad for the day, with a tremendous amount of closet space & a sitting area with sliding glass doors that open to a covered balcony overlooking the backyard. A huge walk-in closet, more like a small room, features custom shelving, floating drawers, a makeup station & has a sliding barn-styled door. There is also a 2nd walk-in closet. Custom drapes have been installed. The custom walk-in shower has floor to ceiling tile & double shower heads, there is a separate 6’ soaker tub for tranquility & relaxation. New carpet has been installed & the stairway is also carpeted with a new elegant runner. The additional 2 bedrooms are on the 1st floor with lots of character, spacious closet space & are newly carpeted & painted. 2 designer bathrooms are on the 1st floor. One features a shower over tub with updated tile, the 2nd was completely remodeled & has a new walk-in shower finished in custom floor to ceiling ceramic tile. The low-maintenance, upscale landscaped back yard has newly stained bamboo fencing, offering unique beauty as well as privacy. You will also find a tiki bar with customized countertops. The salt water pool features flowing lighted fountains, a new 3 stage pool pump was installed in 2024. Additional parking has been added at the side of the house complete with remote controlled entry & a large sun shade for potential RV/boat or truck parking. The 2-car garage is finished & fastidious with epoxy flooring, new built-in cabinets & customized work bench area. Additional upgrades include; A tankless on-demand hot water system, a whole house water filtration system, new plantation window shutters in all rooms, the homes exterior was completely painted in 2023, a whole house electric surge protection system has been installed, a keyless entry door lock on the magnificent stained-glass decorator front door, flood lights & security cameras are in place in the front & back of the home & all of the landscaping has been upgraded. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE VERY HAPPY HERE…THERE IS ZERO WORK TO BE DONE…just settle in & enjoy this gracefully appointed home, only a Stones throw from the liveliness of the beaches & the downtowns of Gulfport & St. Petersburg!