**$50K UNDER RECENT BANK APPRAISAL** ONLY MINUTES TO OPEN WATER** Elegantly appointed custom built 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with a separate office and three car garage that has everything you’re looking for in your Florida home. Located in the popular Gulf Cove community and built in 2015, you’ll appreciate all the thoughtful details that went into this home such as the eyebrow arch door casings throughout, plantation shutters, and premium ceiling fans and lighting fixtures. From the porch pass though your glass paned front door and into your large open living room with high ceilings and natural slate look and durable 20 inch porcelain tile floors that’s carried throughout the home. The spacious dining room with tray ceiling and chef kitchen with island, 42 inch upper cabinets, and quartz countertops is perfect for entertaining. Working from home will be a delight in your flex room that was converted into a private office with glass doors to provide privacy when needed. Retreat to your master suite with his and her walk in closets and master bath with dual vanities, roman shower with a built in bench and water closet. The split bedrooms affords your guests plenty of privacy and everyone will enjoy relaxing out on the extended lanai where you can soak in the Florida sun. Pride of ownership and all the thoughtful details of making a house a home are apparent with a 3rd garage which was enclosed and air conditioned to make a dream workshop or ‘man-cave’ with television and the chef in the family will be certain to appreciate the spacious walk in pantry off the kitchen. Custom shelving was installed in the closets and the garage provides ample storage for all your holiday décor and recreational equipment on the overhead shelving and additional storage for your lawn equipment in the outdoor sheds. The home stood strong through the recent hurricane which it benefited from the accordion and roll down shutters and the impact resistant EKOROOF tile roof made of renewable materials and the company backs with a 50 year warranty. When you aren’t enjoying the finer touches in this home that were inspired by the calming beautiful waters of Florida, stroll down your private path and hop on your boat that awaits you on the 10,000 lb boatlift and head out on the open waters. No long canal system or extended waits for your turn at a lock, just a short ride down the canal to the open waters of the Myakka River and Charlotte Harbor. If you enjoy being outdoors, you'll appreciate all the recreational activities in the Gulf Cove community. Launch your jet skis from the private community ramp that costs only $65 a year to use where you can head south to the Gulf of Mexico or boat north where you can camp along the shores of the Myakka River. The western perimeter of the community borders the Myakka State Forest with over 30 miles of trails for hiking or riding bikes. The community has an OPTIONAL POA to join for $65 a year to access a community park located along the shores of the Myakka River. Closely located to area shops & restaurants, world class fishing, & close proximity to the beaches of Boca Grande & Manasota Key, this home & the area is a sportsman's paradise! Schedule your own private showing today.