Magnificent Water Views - Plus this is a 3 bedroom corner condo with direct water frontage in the Essex building! Don't miss this 3 bedroom, 2 bath direct waterfront condo with 1275 square ft of living space and a screened porch to sit and enjoy the boats and dolphins. If you are looking to relax and enjoy life, this condo is for you. There is ample living space with lots of storage in the unit.This unit comes with one covered parking space. Both bathrooms have been updated and the kitchen has some updates.. The pool is right around the corner from your condo. One nice feature is that the windows in your living room look directly out to the pool but the windows are reflective so you can see out but no one can see in. Your sliders from the living room lead to a screened porch. Your master bedroom has the beautiful view of wide open water - how wonderful to wake up to that each day! The 3rd bedroom is currently set up to be used as a den/study/office and is not totally closed off but could be. Another plus is you are located on the 1st floor so you don't have to use the elevator or stairs. Washer & dryer are in the unit. This condo is located in the gated community of Bay Islands, a very active 55+ community. The Bay Island Community offers a multitude of amenities including: 24 hour guard gate, first come, first serve Marina & boat docks, 6 heated pools and 2 outdoor spas,clubhouse with kitchen and lounge area, completely separate male and female gyms each with a sauna, billiard room, card room, 1.5 mile waterfront walking track, tennis courts, pickleball courts and a tiki hut picnic/BBQ area right along the water. This community is also a short 10 minute drive to the beaches or an easy drive to downtown St. Petersburg. You are also located very close to shopping and restaurants. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to live directly on the water.