This charming Beach Cottage is ready for its finishing touches! With only 777 steps to the beautiful North Clearwater Beach, this home offers what paradise is made of. After taking on water in Hurricane Helene, this home was immediately remediated by the owner, who is a Licensed Mold Remediation Specialist with a local licensed flood and mold restoration company. It features brand new 2025 UF waterproof wiring and a brand-new 2025 electrical panel with a transferable warranty! It also has a newer 2014 30-year Roof and newer A/C 2022, both with transferable warranties, and all new windows 2014. It has brand new 2025 sub-flooring and is ready for you to personalize it with your own touches. Situated on a 59' x 110' lot on Bay Esplanade, the location is prime, and the lot size is ample. Built up on a 3-ft pier, this home has never taken on any water until Hurricane Helene, and is very easy to elevate if a Buyer chooses. Elevating this home would provide beautiful 180-degree views of the Intracoastal. The inviting curb-appeal is ready to welcome you home at the end of each day. Relax on the spacious back deck (all new!) as the sun dips its way down each evening. The back yard is HUGE, with plenty of room to add a pool and STILL provide yard space for entertaining. A perfect bonus patio or grilling area is found on the left-side of the yard, and the landscaping is very easy to maintain. A large shed in the back yard remains with the home and is in great condition. Inside offers an open floorplan, beginning with an extensive, light and bright formal Family Room. A welcoming Living Room is next, with a perfectly placed wood-burning fireplace. The Dining Room is large enough for a generous table, and this open layout is sublime for hosting family events and gatherings. The Kitchen houses room for plenty of cabinetry and counterspace, and is designed for a gas stove, but can easily be switched to electric if desired. The driveway extends all the way to the back-side of the home, providing ample parking space. Not looking for a home to live in yourself? This home also makes an amazing investment opportunity! Surrounded by multi-million dollar homes, Clearwater's most prestigious beaches, restaurants, and the BEST of Florida living, this home has substantial rental potential! The Public Access to the Intracoastal is located only steps away, under a minute walk. Only a 5-minute walk to the North Clearwater Beach Access, an 8-minute walk to McKay Park, only a 25-minute drive to PIE Int'l Airport, about a 30-minute drive to Tampa Int'l Airport. Endless shopping and dining options. Renovate, elevate, or create something new!! This property is a canvas waiting for your personal touch, inspiring you to bring your vision to life and create the home of your dreams. Check out the latest about beautiful Clearwater Beach! https://www.southernliving.com/clearwater-beach-sand-11737048