Welcome to this custom-built POOL home located on a SALT WATER CANAL, just minutes from the Myakka River with only 1 bridge to the open water. All the heavy lifting has been done with maintenance and upgrades such as the NEW ROOF (replaced 9/25) , IMPACT WINDOWS AND DOORS, NEWER HVAC, NEW HOT WATER HEATER, NEWER POOL HEATER, a recently replaced HURRICANE GARAGE DOOR, and a GENERATOR PLUG in the garage, NEW PAINT inside and out, and NEW BEDROOM CARPETING. Drive up on the EXTRA WIDE DRIVEWAY and step through double entry doors into a spacious layout and a huge pocket slider out to the lanai and pool, perfect for the Florida lifestyle living and entertaining. The oversized, eat-in kitchen is truly the heart of the home with lots of counterspace and cabinet storage. The dining room/living room area is situated so it can be joined to create a large great room, or the dining room can be easily converted to a 4th bedroom or office to fit your needs. The primary bath offers a jetted tub for a spa-like retreat. The large laundry room offers functionality, and the garage offers a dedicated workspace with plenty of outlets for the handyperson or hobbyist. Outdoor living will be enjoyable with low maintenance features such as a RECENTLY RESCREENED POOL CAGE, a FIBERGLASS SEAWALL WITH CONCRETE TOP (2012), majestic palms, a FENCED YARD, FIRE PIT, CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND FLOWER BEDS wrapping around the backyard. Gutters are installed around the entire home for great drainage. Whether you're looking for the ideal forever home, the perfect space for entertaining, or a great opportunity for boating, fishing, and other water activities, this property delivers a solid home with a great blank palette for your personal touches!