Viewing Listing MLS# 1219213

This beautiful like-new home on a private, peaceful lot is perfectly located: just blocks from a beach access path (0.3 miles) and municipal rec center with baseball and soccer fields, dog park, tennis courts, basketball gym, fitness rooms (0.6 miles); less than a mile from the city marina at 41st Ave; one block from Wild Dunes golf course (limited number of memberships available for island residents outside the gates); and just 1.5 miles from the connector for those who commute to work. You can easily walk or bike or take your golf-cart to restaurants and shopping (1.4 miles to Island Center grocery). This home was built by one of the island's finest builders and features Cypress flooring throughout the entire home (excluding baths), including all bedrooms! The current owners added a three-stop hydraulic elevator, a tankless water heater, and an elevated heated saltwater pool with retractable canvas awning for hot days. The gunnite pool has a waterfall feature, automatic pool cleaner, colored lights for nighttime parties, even a thermal blanket for year-round use. With depths ranging from 3.5-4.5 feet, the pool is perfect for kids or water aerobics. The stunning entry foyer is two-stories and the handsome staircase features custom iron railings. The gracious formal dining room on the front of the home has detailed wainscoting and there is extensive crown molding in the home. The great room in the center of the home has French doors leading to the pool deck and a gas fireplace with hidden TV nook above and custom cabinetry and bookcases on either side. There is another family room open to the kitchen with French doors leading to the screened porch. The perfect center-island kitchen has plenty of granite counters and stainless steel appliances including double wall ovens, built-in microwave, 5-burner gas cooktop, dishwasher and French door refrigerator. There is room for a breakfast table, plus room for bar stools at the raised counter separating the kitchen from the family room, even a small desk for a computer. There is plenty of pantry storage and a huge laundry room off the kitchen. The largest master suite is located on the first floor with French doors leading to the pool. The master bath has two vanities, one with two sinks and the other a ""make-up desk."" There is a large tile shower with multiple shower heads, jetted tub, separate toilet room, linen closet and his-and-hers walk-in closets. Upstairs are four bedrooms and three baths, two en suite and one Jack-and-Jill bath. The largest bedroom could be used as an upstairs master. Any of the upstairs bedrooms would make a great study, playroom, media room, hobby room, etc. Remember, the elevator goes to all floors. The ground level garage is huge with three garage doors and plenty of room for a workshop or rainy day play area. All plantation shutters and window treatments can convey. At closing, seller will provide buyer with a one-year Global home warranty with swimming pool coverage.