2199 Serpentine Cir S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712 - For Sale

Situated on a large, PRIVATE, WATERFRONT PENINSULA with WIDE OPEN water views of Tampa Bay & the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, this historic, Mediterranean Revival estate has a special place in history. Known as the Argenteau Castle, it was built in 1920 for a Belgian Princess to duplicate rooms at the Argenteau Castle in Belgium. It was later a museum, & later owned by St. Petes famous mayor Al Lang (who brought baseball spring training to St. Pete)--Babe Ruth attended Langs p arty at the home. Restored & updated with luxurious finishes from around the world, from Turkish marble to a Brazilian entry door. Move right into this FULLY FURNISHED, ~5,000 SF, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath, BLOCK construction castle featuring high carved ceilings, 9 balconies, theatre/game room, gourmet kitchen, GAS appliances, butler pantry & 2 gas fireplaces. Choose from the enormous master suite with private balcony with commanding water views, or the additional main level master suite (originally maids quarters). Outdoors, the wildlife of Tampa Bay surrounds the lush grounds, with ~228 of waterfront, heated salt water pool/spa, outdoor dining/grilling & new basketball court. The ambiance is heightened in the evenings with the SKYWAY BRIDGE sparking like a string of jewels, and enchanting lighting indoors & out. Located on the famous pink streets, with Old Florida tree canopied streets, & only minutes from the beach or cultured downtown St. Pete. Come explor e the unique details of this rare piece of history!