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Property Highlights
- Pool
- Heating / Cooling: Central
- Style: Mediterranean
- Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
- Property Type: Single Family, Single Family Residence
- MLS #: U8167474
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Description
Only once in a decade (or two) does an iconic estate-style property such as the ‘Flora Wylie Villa’ (circa 1923) come available in St. Petersburg’s Historic Old Northeast. Fondly referred to by locals as ‘The Gargoyle House’ for its original European stone gargoyles who have stood guard over the home, from its façade, for almost a century. This gorgeous property began as a vision, by Flora Wylie, the first woman to serve on the City’s Planning Board, founder of the Garden Club of St. Petersburg, and namesake of the Flora Wylie Park, on North Shore Drive. Wylie envisioned a Mediterranean Revival-style home inspired by a renowned villa, in Milan, Italy, that she and her husband visited on one of their grand European tours. To create her vision, Wylie turned to Henry L. Taylor, the architect and designer of the Vinoy Hotel, in downtown St. Pete. Thus, a landmark was born. The current owners completely renovated,...
