If your idea of Paradise is to be enveloped by the natural tropical world, then this high-end retreat should be your next home. This modern sanctuary is surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved land in three parks connected by bike trails, boardwalks and sandy paths to explore. Enjoy the forever view of tropical trees, scrub habitats and mangroves as far as your eyes can see. Trail access 3 houses away! Bike the trails to LB High School, or to the Ann & Chuck Dever Rec Center! Prefer to spend the day on the water? Kayak/paddle from your own dock on Oyster Creek under 1 boardwalk bridge direct out to Lemon Bay and the ICW to spend time with our dolphins and manatees! Kayak to Stump Pass beaches and sandbars, Paddle over to a waterfront restaurant for lunch. Or explore the miles of inland creeks and bayous right from your own backyard. Keep your bigger boat in one of the two full-service marinas within a couple miles and take advantage of a deep-water neighborhood day dock 8 houses away! Tucked behind another neighborhood, Hidden Waters is a gated community of only 19 home sites. This house is set back farther than its neighbors, giving its southern-exposure backyard extra privacy. This key west style home was built less than 10 years ago, with recently updated flooring throughout, upgraded kitchen counters, and a new metal roof, thanks to Hurricane Ian. This home withstood Milton and Helene with no problems. The guest bedrooms are off the entry hall, while the Owner's suite is at the back of the house for privacy, with access to the wide balcony overlooking the pool, yard, firepit, dock and the tropical paradise surrounding you. Enter the house down a winding driveway through double entry doors and down an entry hall into a large open floor plan with high decorative ceilings and walls of glass. Over 23' of 8-panel sliders open the 4th wall to merge the living/dining/kitchen area with the screened pool lanai to enhance the tropical lifestyle. There is a large den perfect for working from home. The oversized garage has a 2-car door, but room for a 3rd car inside, great for a golf cart/motorcycle/toys or a perfect workshop. The kitchen is a dream with amazing views, upgraded features like the farm sink with touch faucet and a multi-door fridge. The extra-long island can entertain a crowd while the placement of the fridge, stove and walk-in pantry make it easy to share the space with multiple areas for prepping, serving and sharing. Huge living room surrounded by views of tropical foliage. Sit on your lanai deck and watch the water birds. Fish from your own dock. Bike through the miles of subtropical trails. Kayak with the dolphin and manatee in Lemon Bay. This property welcomes you to enjoy high-end style living enveloped by natural subtropical beauty and activity.