The house rises over the lot the way old Florida homes were meant to.
Seventeen minutes by boat. That is the whole trip from the dock behind this house to open Gulf water, and you never pass under a bridge to get there. Two private docks sit on the canal out back, one fitted with a jet ski lift, and both have power and water run to them. There is even a private boat ramp on the property, a rare convenience when you bring home something new to float.
Upstairs, vaulted ceilings open up the main level, where the kitchen carries custom cabinetry and a breakfast nook, and the appliances are matching KitchenAid, including a brand-new refrigerator. New flooring and fresh neutral paint run throughout, so the hard decorating decisions are already made. Off the living area, a broad deck with a wood-paneled ceiling looks out over the canal. Morning coffee happens out here. So does almost everything else.
Downstairs changes what this home can do for a family. The finished lower level, upgraded with durable Hardie board, holds a spacious game room with a second full kitchen and its own full bathroom, all brightened by large windows. Set up the in-laws down there, or give a college kid some real independence. It may simply become the best entertaining space on the street.
The primary suite has a spa-style bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Impact-resistant windows and a metal roof stand ready for storm season. A workshop takes care of projects, and an outdoor shower rinses off the saltwater before it ever reaches the stairs. The paved drive has room for guests, and the RV or boat trailer finally gets a home of its own, because there is no HOA here. Nobody to ask, no fees to pay.
