155 5th Avenue N St Petersburg, FL 33701

Vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. Talk about vision!  Designer Kim Levell has curated this stylish home in the heart of downtown St. Pete with interior and exterior design innovation, great building methods and was able to reflect the personality and history of those that have lived here before.  Her method, that good style is found, discovered and developed over time is the theme of the interior.  And the mechanics of the construction and all building elements is founded on how we should live in a healthy house today.  The home was stripped down to the studs with all new Hardie board siding exterior, wool insulation in walls to prevent mold and create a fire resistant barrier as well as an amazing sound barrier and upgraded with PGT hurricane windows with exterior mullions, double hung on top and single on bottom to efficiently open for fresh air, all new plumbing (replacing old clay pipes), house re-pier, screen hedges, all exterior lighting for a true urban garden, and private front house courtyard entrance surrounded by a privacy fence to connect the people to the space and the city.  The house has been strapped from roof to pier and has an insurance recognized lifetime metal roof. The interior finishes of custom curtains, fabulous ottomans, designer fabrics for pillows and linens, and gorgeous lighting were each carefully chosen and are full of vibrant color, strong pattern, put together in just the right and unexpected way.  Each room leads you to the next room with a mix of styles that make it timeless.  Full of amazing original art from the Florida Highwaymen, native Clyde Butcher, the owners collection related to a 4th generation orange farmer, as well as a custom chandelier from Louise Gaskell.  This home is curate-ready to collect more Florida art. Wolf and Viking kitchen appliances with Newport brass hardware finishes are just part of the high end collection found in every aspect of this home.  There is much life to be lived here and the next owners will surely LOVE it as it is truly a gift. True urban living in the heart of downtown. You haven't seen a house done like this in St. Pete and is a true testament to the fact that great design can make a difference! Home is being offered furnished.