Immerse yourself in the luxury and well-appointed amenities of this diamond, custom, waterfront home to experience the best of true So Flo living. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a custom built home in the established, coveted neighborhood of Englewood Gardens North, which includes deeded access to a private beach club on Manasota Key. This pristine home features 3 br, 2.5 bath, massive gourmet eat-in kitchen/living room with fireplace, endless cherry cabinets and granite galore, laundry/craft room, and a custom bar room with wood-burning fireplace and water views. Enter the home through impressive double doors and immediately enjoy the water views from the sunset room. Entertain guests and celebrate holidays with family and friends in the formal dining room. The spacious master suite is a private oasis secluded behind double doors, and includes a walk in closet, massive private bathroom with double sinks, cherry cabinets, walk-in Roman shower, and jacuzzi tub, and a separate office appointed with floor to ceiling custom cherry cabinets and shelves. The waterfront-facing bar/game room features a second fireplace, impressive granite high top bar with seating, and more water views. The oversized, spacious garage/workshop features walls of custom built-in cabinets for storage and a custom workbench. Float, play and splash in the pristine heated pool nestled in a private screened-in patio, which can be viewed from most rooms of the home. New rooftop Tesla solar panels and dual Tesla power walls ensure complete home backup power in the event of an electric grid failure. Bring your watercraft which will occupy the newer five ton boat lift and double watercraft lift for all your aqua adventures. Enjoy serene waterfront living on peaceful Forked Creek, and be in the open waters of Lemon Bay in a quick minute. Abundant wildlife surrounds this lush, beautifully landscaped and well-appointed full-acre property. Cultivate your green thumb in the multiple established garden beds and enjoy the incredible bounty of mature fruit trees. This backyard oasis features coconuts, three varieties of mangos, figs, peaches, oranges, bananas, grapefruit, limes, lemons, pineapples, plus avocado and olive trees — a true Florida paradise right at home. This stellar, home offers the comfort and beauty of a one-of-a-kind custom interior, strategically located on a rare, waterfront, nature-preserve-type setting with quick access to open waters. An extraordinary opportunity to own a true coastal retreat.