We loved the fun approach to this new listing from Rebecka Calhoon od Smith & Associates to this British owned home in Tampa Bay.

"At 304 6th Avenue on Indian Rocks Beach sits a beautifully restored 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Indian Rocks Beach is located south of Belleair Shores between Gulf Boulevard and the Gulf of Mexico, offering prime real estate and a highly social community. We chatted with Tampa Bay Realtors Nikki Phillips and Rebecka Calhoon to find out more about the home and here’s the scoop:

Q: What distinctive features set this home apart?

A: The combination of square footage and condition with designer finishes and appointment makes this waterfront home a rare find at this value range. There is over 5000 square feet in this home with 3180 on the top two floors and 2168 bonus on the lower level.

Q: Can you describe the architectural style of the home?

A: Natural, open, contemporary styling featuring beautiful wood floors, vaulted ceilings and great views.

Q: What are the advantages of the location & neighborhood?

A: Right on the water just 15 min by boat to Gulf waters and a two block walk to the beach you can enjoy both an active water enthusiasts lifestyle while enjoying the many local restaurants and pubs of Indian Rocks Beach. This island village hosts many annual festivals, an active civic minded community that supports full-time and vacation residents. With it’s many parks and very own youth league baseball organization is a place to call home for many.

Q: Have there been any recent renovations or upgrades?

A: Impeccably maintained and improved over the years, so much is new or recent, there is nothing more to do but move into this home and enjoy the neutral decor and sensible floor plan.

Q: Does the community have any amenities we should know about?

A: Indian Rocks Beach boasts it’s own library, beach art center, historical society run museum, many parks, tennis and basketball courts, resident only use boat ramp, skate park, and over 20 Gulf Beach access point most with parking. On IRB Pinellas County offers a nature preserve with elevated boardwalk through the mangroves to observe and enjoy the natural habitat of the Intracoastal estuary with a resident use dog park on the premises for the many dog lovers on this beach. This community has convenient curb-side recycling, two day a week garbage pick-up and one day a week yard waste pick up as well as reclaimed water available for conservation minded irrigation.

Q: What amazing views will the new homeowner be able to enjoy?

A: A 13,000 boat ready lift on a sailboat deep water with davits and room for two boats plus jet skis.

Q: What is your favorite aspect of the home?

A: The large spaces! It is so rare to find a beach home on the water that offers the size of rooms, three car garage, formal and casual spaces, indoor and outdoor eating and entertaining areas like this one does.

Q: What will you miss the most about living here?

A: The Beach, The Beach, The Beach and the water lovers lifestyle!!

Q: Do you have any favorite local spots around the home?

A: There are so many things to enjoy on Indian Rocks Beach, for all to enjoy all will be hard to leave.

Q: Is there anything you would have changed about the home?

A: No, it’s been mindfully re-crafted and remodeled to sooth and enhance the island lifestyle there is nothing left to do.

Q: Can you tell us a fun fact about the home?

A: Well, any resident will be perfectly prepared for any inclement weather as this home is equipped with a ready-to-run generator to get you through and power outages with luxurious comfort.

Q: Who is the most unique visitor the home has seen?

A: Via air there are a number of native birds that enjoy a visit dockside and on rare occasion both dolphin and manatee can be seen playing in the warm protected waters.

Q: Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about the home?

A: All can be had in this home, Gulf water access, walk to the beach, a walkable entertainment district, culture and the arts within blocks, space to live and work and store your life all in a efficient and low maintenance setting this beautiful home provides.

304 6th Avenue, Indian Rocks Beach is currently on the market. For more information or a private tour, contact us today!