969 Victoria Drive

This spectacular house is located on beautiful, waterfront Victoria Drive in Dunedin, Florida! A street where houses rarely become available to the market, this majestic turn of the century Victorian home overlooks the panoramic intercoastal waterway known as St. Joseph Sound. This is truly an idyllic setting situated on over an acre of prime waterfront property. Majestic oak trees, a huge lushly landscaped front yard, and a private dock and boat lift are ready for your recreational pleasure. This stately home was built around 1900 and has been lovingly maintained by its owner for over 36 years. It welcomes you with its inviting wrap-around porch, perfect for evening cocktails and sunset watching or reading a book and sipping lemonade on hot summer days. Step back in time, and inside you will find original gleaming heart of pine wood floors and beautiful crown moldings. Entertain in the large dining area and relax in the adjoining parlor with its gas fireplace and original wood case windows that let in plenty of natural light. Off the dining area is a large island retro kitchen with a gas stove and Corian countertops. Downstairs feature a bedroom and a bedroom/office with a bathroom, and French doors that lead out to the wraparound porch. Leading upstairs is an oak banister stairway where you will find four more spacious bedrooms - all with carved door moldings, original crystal door knobs and classic baseboards. The second floor includes the master bedroom with whirlpool tub and lots of closet space, as well as 2 bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath. A laundry area with washer and dryer is also provided on this floor. The 3rd floor is currently an attic area that can easily be converted to another bedroom or additional living space. The backyard is completely fenced and offers room for a pool. The spacious 2 car garage is detached. As an added bonus this home is withing walking or golf cart distance to Downtown Dunedin, awarded as one of the most walkable towns in America with its eclectic shops and restaurants, micro-breweries and many downtown activities. These activities include the Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade, Cinco de Mayo, Dunedin Wines the Blues, the Downtown Christmas Celebration and Boat Parade and many more. The 28 mile bike trail is also accessible for walking, running, biking and skating. This is a fabulous opportunity to live in this one-of-a-kind waterfront location that has spectacular open water views and boating access to all of the area's best beach areas. It's a stone's throw to the pristine beaches of Caledesi Island, Honeymoon Island State Park, Sand Key and Clearwater Beach. Plus there are numerous islands that dot the inter coastal waterway as well as 3 Rooker Bar and Anclote Key. This is a fisherman's and beach lovers paradise! This home is a piece of Dunedin history located on historic, tree-lined Victoria Drive! This gem is truly a rare find!