Backyard Oasis, Its Own App: St. Pete House Wows

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — If a high-tech home with its own backyard oasis is what you have in mind, this St. Petersburg property might fit the bill nicely. With its own “resort-style, outdoor lanai” that features a living room, fireplace, kitchen and saltwater pool, that latter should be covered. And, since it also comes with its own app to control lighting, audio and entertainment, it makes the grade in the "smart house" category, too.

Spanning just over 5,500 square feet, this home was built to capitalize on the conservation area views found in the backyard. To find out more about the $2.5 million listing, check out the details below provided by realtor.com:

• Address: 1849 Bayou Grande Blvd NE, Saint Petersburg, Florida
• Price: $2,500,000
• Square Feet: 5573
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Baths
• Built: 2007
• Features: From the moment you enter this awe-inspiring, custom-built home, you feel as though you’ve been transported to your own private waterfront oasis. With each bedroom and living space powered by the luxurious and comprehensive home automation system, you control the lighting, audio and entertainment with one app from anywhere in the home. A newly installed, high-end kitchen is truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of materials and lighting. The resort-style, outdoor lanai features a living room with a gas fireplace, kitchen, dining area and plenty of space for lounging all overlooking the saltwater pool and uninterrupted water views. Enjoy watching nightly as the sun sets behind the protected, conservation area off the dock.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.