#702, St Petersburg, FL 33701

BABE RUTH PENTHOUSE APARTMENT on the 7th floor of the Historic 55+ FLori de Leon in DOWNTOWN ST. PETE. Babe Ruth leased this apartment in the late 1920s & earlier 1930s during Spring Training with the New York Yankees. Arched colonnades along the breezeway lead into a private covered entrance. This apartment has a foyer, the original wood floors and is very tastefully updated while still maintaining it's historical character & charm. This 2 bedroom apartment is one of the largest in the building & has the of some of the best views of Tampa Bay and St Pete. There is Central Heat & Air, full size washer/dyer, dishwasher,gourmet chef's range and custom decorative fireplace. There are 2 sitting areas with newly refinished wood floors and 2 open air terraces, all on the 7th floor, are only a few steps outside this apartment door. There are courtyards front & back with a recently refinished lobby. The building has storage areas for each apartment, hobby room and a bicycle area in the basement. The main elevator is less than 3 years old. Maintenance fees include: ELECTRIC, GAS,WATER, SEWER, TRASH, building insurance. The bars and restaurants of Beach Dr and Downtown, Museum of Fine Arts, the Dali Museum, Sundial, Historic Vinoy Hotel, waterfront parks ,Pier Park, and shuttles to the Rays' games are all an easy stroll away. New town homes and luxury high rise apartments nearby make this unique apartment an extraordinary buy in Downtown St. Pete! Make your appointment today!