980 BAY ESPLANADE,Clearwater,Pinellas,Residential

RARELY AVAILABLE Tropical Oasis - in the prestigious CARLOUEL neighborhood of Clearwater Beach, this beautifully REMODELED 5-bedroom, 6-bath residence offers over 5,500 sq. ft. of living space on an OVERSIZED LOT, with exceptional indoor-outdoor living and panoramic Gulf and Intracoastal views. *** RENOVATION COMPLETED IN 2026, highlighted by a BRAND-NEW HIGH-END CHEF'S KITCHEN featuring an impressive 12-BURNER GAS RANGE and a newly added NATURAL GAS LINE to the property. The main level is designed for both entertaining and everyday living, with a formal living room and dining room, private study, expansive family room overlooking the pool, and a guest bedroom with its own private bath, which can be used as an IN-LAW suite. *** RESORT-STYLE POOL designed by a resort pool builder creates a private TROPICAL OASIS, complete with a waterfall, slide, grotto, with approximately 9-ft deep end and an in-pool bench, surrounded by an expansive outdoor living area. *** The second floor offers a MEDIA ROOM and three additional bedrooms, while the entire third floor is dedicated to an extraordinary PRIMARY SUITE and office retreat with a spacious bath and two large primary closets. Covered porches and decks on multiple levels provide even more opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. *** The spectacular ROOFTOP TERRACE offers sweeping 360-DEGREE VIEWS of the Gulf of Mexico, Intracoastal Waterway and surrounding coastline, with a hardtop covered entertainment area - an incredible setting for sunsets, entertaining and watching FIREWORKS.

WATER AND ELECTRIC are already available on the rooftop for added possibilities. *** Major improvements include a NEWER TILE ROOF (2020), NEWER HURRICANE-RATED WINDOWS, NEWER A/C (2023) and extensive 2026 renovations. A remarkable 5-CAR GARAGE provides abundant space for vehicles, golf carts and beach toys, plus TWO EV CHARGERS. It has two tandem bays and a separate oversize garage. *** LOCATION is exceptional - just a short walk from the PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS RESERVED FOR CARLOUEL RESIDENTS and near the Carlouel Beach & Yacht Club, all within a golf-cart-friendly community offering a rare combination of privacy and proximity to the vibrant amenities of Clearwater Beach. *** CARLOUEL BEACH & YACHT CLUB is embarking on an exciting member-approved $38M+ redevelopment, with plans calling for expanded indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, a resort-style lagoon pool with cabanas, wellness center, overnight accommodations, enhanced docks and refreshed recreation areas. *** A truly distinctive Clearwater Beach residence combining size, location, luxury renovations, resort-style outdoor living, a 5-car garage and extraordinary water views in one of the area's most coveted enclaves.