Island living doesn't get much better than this waterfront property located in sought after Belle Vista, one of St.Pete. beaches finest neighborhoods. Perfectly positioned on Belle Vista Drive, a street recognized for it's larger water front lots and finer coastal homes, is fast becoming known for it's growing list of luxury beach properties. Situated overlooking a conservation mangrove, this deep water lot affords easy and immediate sailboat access to the intracoastal waterway and the Gulf Of Mexico. The present old florida dwelling, surrounded by mature and lush tropical landscaping, is one of the few single story residences remaining on Belle Vista Drive and is ready to be reimagined to capture the essence of modern coastal living. This well maintained home has over 1/3 of an acre leaving ample room to build upward or outward. Alternatively, you may start from scratch and site your new gulf side retreat to take advantage of the unobstructed views of this very private and secluded reserve. The sheltered harbor of MacPherson's bayou is home to osprey, manatee's and dolphins-your only neighbors in view . Although nestled in a quiet enclave, it's just minutes away from vibrant restaurants, bars, boutique shopping and world class sugar sand beaches. No fixed bridges and a 10 minute ride to Gulf access make this truly a rare opportunity to live in boaters paradise!