BE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! The only thing better than finding your dream home, is being moved into your new home in time for the holidays. The previous sale fell through due to the buyers’ financing and no fault of the home – act now to make this coastal paradise your new home now. The sellers are open to a quick close. Enter one of the Southshore area’s most desirable neighborhoods and you’ll find yourself surrounded by gorgeous palm trees and views of the water. Rest assured that you’re making the right choice. With two recent hurricanes, this home stood strong and safe, so you no need to worry. With multiple marinas, access to a private neighborhood beach, a dog park, pickleball court, and two area restaurants, in this gated community you’ll have everything you need immediately accessible and golfcart friendly. Situated on a quiet corner, this like-new home checks all the boxes with over thirty thousand dollars in builder upgrades. As you open the front door, you’re greeted with wood-look tile flooring, 10-foot ceilings, 6-inch baseboards, hurricane-resistant windows and doors, recessed lighting, and tray ceilings throughout the first floor. The attention to detail makes this home truly exceptional. The heart of this home is the gourmet kitchen. You’ll be blown away by this chef's paradise with top-of-the-line appliances, ample Quartz counter space for meal prep and island seating, under cabinet lighting, double ovens, a 5-burner gas range, a stainless-steel hood vent, farmhouse sink, ceiling-height cabinets with lit uppers, soft close cabinets and drawers, and a walk-in pantry to serve your every need and inspire your culinary creativity. The downstairs also features a dining space overlooking the spacious back yard, an open floor plan living space perfect for entertaining, and a den/office space you can make your own. With two sets of sliding doors, the covered and screened in lanai is massive and perfect for indoor outdoor living. It is already pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen and the perfect size to create your outdoor paradise. With a larger lot than most neighbors, this home is ready for you to design the backyard of your dreams. As you climb the stairs, you’ll enter a media loft spacious enough to enjoy movie and game nights or a playroom that dreams are made of. The second floor includes two spacious bedrooms that share a bathroom with a subway tiled shower and tub, as well as convenient second floor laundry with a utility sink and cabinetry. The expansive master suite is large enough for a sitting space with a lovely view over the cove. The ensuite has a spa-like bathroom featuring dual vanities, a glass enclosed walk-in shower with dual shower heads, a private toilet closet, and a sizeable walk-in closet. Additional upgrades include an elevated foundation, tile roof, hurricane impact windows and doors, in-wall pest tubes, epoxy flooring in the garage, interior 8ft paneled doors, recessed lighting throughout, paver front and back lanai, and expanded paver driveway. Nature lovers will appreciate the nearby parks, walking trails, access to boat clubs and deep-water marinas, endless recreational opportunities, and proximity to both Tampa and Sarasota, making this a truly desirable place to call home.