Exceptional 2017 coastal-style waterfront home in the highly desirable boating community of South Gulf Cove with direct access to the Gulf. This stunning residence offers 2,128 sq. ft. under air with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an office/den, and a 3-car garage, perfectly blending elegance, comfort, and craftsmanship. The open floor plan features diagonally laid ceramic plank tile, crown molding, plantation shutters, 8’ doors with custom trim, and wood-accented coffered ceilings. The chef’s kitchen is a showpiece, showcasing a 10’ granite island, stainless-steel appliances, induction cooktop, pot filler, glass tile backsplash, and custom cabinetry with pullouts. The wet bar includes granite counters, sink, wine refrigerator, and glass-front cabinetry, ideal for entertaining in style. Expansive 10', zero-corner sliders open to an oversized lanai featuring a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, granite outdoor bar with refrigerator and ice maker, and a heated saltwater pool complete with sun shelf, therapy jets, and LED lighting. The panoramic picture window, no-seeum screen enclosure perfectly frames breathtaking views across the 400-foot-wide Santa Cruz Waterway, offering unforgettable sunsets. Outdoor highlights include a sunken LP gas fire pit, 36' x 8' TREX composite dock with water and electric, 10,000 lb. covered boat lift, and a full seawall. Lush, pro-vista grass and tropical landscaping is maintained by an irrigation system that draws from the canal, no city water bill! Additional features include transferable flood insurance, a new standing-seam metal roof with transferrable warranty, impact windows, generator hookup, security system, tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, and enclosed garage storage with golf cart door. Conveniently located halfway between Sarasota and Fort Myers, this home is minutes from world-class fishing, championship golf courses, two Major League Baseball spring training facilities, pristine Southwest Florida beaches, and an array of shopping and dining options. A perfect blend of luxury and livability, experience true coastal Florida living at its finest! Paradise awaits you!!!