Exceptional 2017 coastal-style waterfront home in the highly desirable boating community of South Gulf Cove with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. 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 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!!!