Description

This amazing 2016 built Arnold Roberts Signature Home is located on a rare 20,000 sq ft lot with southern exposure on the Nightingale canal. Only 1.4 miles to the river, 20 mins to open water, no bridges/sailboat access. With 2,339 sq ft living area, an oversized 3-car garage (732 sq ft) with plenty of shelving and a 446 sq ft covered lanai you get the space you are looking for. The home has impact-rated hurricane safe windows, doors and garage doors. In addition, the owner added Kevlar rolldown screens on the lanai in 2019 to be able to keep furniture outside in stormy weather. The home has never been flooded and there was no hurricane damage ever. The front door has a pull-out screen installed so you can leave it open during the cooler days and have the breeze come through. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry, stainless steel kitchen appliances, a raised dishwasher and a huge island with an extended granite countertop to sit at. The den has a tray ceiling and Bahama shutters and could be used for an office or library, even as an additional guest bedroom. The bright primary bedroom has 2 walk-in closets (one with a big safe) and blackout blinds installed, the primary bathroom a double vanity with granite countertop, wood cabinets, a free standing bathtub and a walk-thru shower. The spacious guest bedrooms both have good size walk-in closets. The laundry features upper cabinets, a sink with granite countertop and the washer/dryer. The living room 90-degree corner sliding doors open to a huge lanai that can easily accommodate a table for 8, a lounge seating area and an outdoor kitchen. The ceiling is covered with highly durable cypress wood planks. The pool deck across the whole width of the house has direct access to a bathroom and features a 33’ long pool with an integrated spa, both can be heated by solar/electric. The paver walkway down to the water leads you to a 600 sq ft dock with a canopy and a captain’s walk all along the waterfront. The 12,000 lbs Synergy gear drive lift has aluminum bunks and a remote control. The nature lover can enjoy the additional lot as it is or split the lot and sell/use for another new construction project. The adjacent lot has a concrete dock with pilings. The additional space accommodates a useful 8’x10’ shed and plenty of lovely plants like avocado trees, a rainbow eucalyptus tree, pineapples, jasmine, a blue agave and plenty of palm trees. The 80ft seawall and the concrete dock were installed before home construction in 2015, the shed was added in 2018, front door screen was installed in 2021, new garbage disposal in 2023, fresh exterior paint in 2024, and new hot water heater in Jan 2025. A 14 gauge steel Liberty fire lined gun safe with level 3 security will be left in the house. You have to see this one-of-a-kind property to appreciate it, enjoy the natural setting or add your personal beach area to it, entertain your guests and take them out in your boat for a trip to the Islands!

Provided by Gulf Gateway Realty, Inc.