ABBA’s Winter Home Hits the Market for $3.5 Million

Enjoy the coastal casual lifestyle of Florida's west coast

The well-equipped gourmet kitchen is adjacent to the main living area space. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)

Said to have once been a summer retreat owned by the pop band ABBA, this custom waterfront residence in the Tierra Verde islands community has direct access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. On the market for the first time in almost four decades, the home is listed for $3.5 million.

This six-bedroom, four full- and two half-bath home is located on a large wooded corner lot inside the sought-after Tierra Verde community. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)

This one-of-a-kind 4,527 square foot home, built in 1982, is a great example of Florida’s relaxed west coast lifestyle. Situated on a large waterfront corner lot, the house has a two-sided mirror design, each end featuring a main floor owner’s suite, a loft, and two bedrooms separated by a shared bathroom. Entering from the arching circular drive, the center of the six-bedroom, six-bath home is a vast social space with two-story vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, a kitchen, and an inviting Florida room overlooking the bay. There’s also a den, a library, an office, an inside utility room, and plenty of closet space.

The home’s bedrooms provide resort-quality amenities in a relaxed, private setting. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)

Outside, the owners and guests enjoy a true waterfront paradise in a lush tropical setting beneath a canopy of mature oak trees. The pool is ideal for sunny days or cool nighttime dips, and the lounging area looks out over a picturesque southern backdrop. Two separate two-car garages, electric shutters, a private dock, and other practical features round out this very well-equipped residence. The property has recently been improved with a new roof with skylights, a three-zone HVAC system, and other updates inside and out.

The spacious Florida room features a whirlpool, social and dining space overlooking the pool and Tampa Bay beyond. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)

Located in the desirable Tierra Verde area, the property is just a few minutes by boat or car from historic and scenic Fort DeSoto Park, with miles of unspoiled beaches overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. This part of Florida, which was once home to Native Americans and pirates, became one of the area’s most coveted addresses when bridges were built to connect it to the mainland in 1962. Today, residents can enjoy the Marina Resort, Tierra Verde Marina, Egmont Key, and easy access to downtown St. Petersburg and its business district, restaurants, and attractions, including the Salvador Dalí museum.

The residence features an arching circular drive cut through mature oaks, accented by the portico at the double entry. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)

Tierra Verde Waterfront 873 2nd Avenue South, Tierra Verde, Florida $3,500,000

Six bedrooms, Six baths 4,527 square feet 0.62 acres

- Waterfront, Desirable Community - Florida-Style pool home - Convenient Location

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Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Lisa Farmer - Global Real Estate Advisor [phone]

The large social space has a grand stone fireplace and convenient access to the rest of the home at the end of a double-entry stairway. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)

The well-equipped gourmet kitchen is adjacent to the main living area. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)

The bathrooms are all lovely yet practical, ideal for the active Florida lifestyle. This is a house meant to be lived in. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)

This bedroom features a simple yet elegant design highlighted by a beautiful rattan bed. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)

A view of the property looking out over the canal leading to Tampa Bay and the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. (Courtesy of Bear Karry Productions)