Home’s Glass Elevator Provides Unfettered Gulf Views

ST. PETE BEACH, FL — Those who live in glass houses … get incredible Gulf views. While that might not be exactly how the saying goes, house hunters with deep pockets and a taste for waterfront living might find taking liberties suitable when describing “The Alamar.”

The custom-built home was designed to capitalize on the beauty that surrounds it. It does so right down to its circular elevator, crafted out of glass to ensure even a ride from the first to third floor doesn’t interrupt the views. To find out more about this $6 million listing, check out the details below from realtor.com:

• Address: 2917 Sunset Way, Saint Pete Beach, Florida
• Price: $6,000,000
• Square Feet: 5915
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 6 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2000
• Features: The Alamar is a custom-built, three-story waterfront home on Pass-A-Grille Beach in St. Petersburg that was designed with a modern flair by renowned Florida architect Michael Dedmore. This five-bedroom house was built from solid masonry for superior strength. At the center of the home’s interior is a magnificent, seven-foot-in-diameter round glass elevator. Stunning views of the beach and Gulf increase dramatically, as the elevator rises from the ground floor up to the second and third floors. The living area features a one-of-a-kind 22-foot-high white Carrera marble fireplace. Additional Carrera marble is used for a half-wall dividing the state-of-the-art kitchen and dining area from the living room and additional social areas. The back of the house abuts to the conservation land with a boardwalk leading to the white sand beach and the glistening waters of the Gulf of Mexico and offers a pristine natural setting. This seaside environment is lush with mature foliage that creates an intimate and private oasis. There is a 36-foot saltwater lap pool along with an adjacent, oversized whirlpool. The Alamar is a true, not to be missed, Florida jewel.

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