Few properties capture the essence of tropical living as this magnificent, custom built, waterfront, estate home in the waterfront, boating, community of South Gulf Cove, located on the Cape Haze peninsula with direct access to Charlot... more.te harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. This large and spacious home with over 6,800 sq. ft. is nestled on 1.7 acres of lush tropical landscaping with 642 of sea walled intersecting canal water footage, offering panoramic views from every room. This extraordinary estate features 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, living room, great room, dining room, separate breakfast area w/built ins, office, exercise room, storage room and hobby studio. The dramatic kitchen features soaring coved ceilings, high end appliances, granite counters & a 9 ft. island lit by chandelier. Spectacular custom features like 8 ft. doors, multi-tiered & coffered ceilings, central vac, custom painting, sound system, 3 multi zoned 16 seer A/C systems, large walk in showers, separate screened courtyard lanai & 3.5 oversized garage with workshop. The spacious 1200 sq. ft. tiled lanai has an outdoor kitchen & bar, shower, & overlooks a large screened, heated, saltwater pool/spa with stone waterfall and tropical landscaping. There is a detached 256 sg. ft. building w/lanai, 14000 lb. covered boat lift on a 60 ft. concrete dock & a 500 gal. buried propane tank that fuels the gas range, pool and the 16 KW hard wired, automatic, backup generator. Tile roof replaced in October 2020. This home has everything you can imagine; elegant and casual, 10 minutes to 10 beaches on our enchanted barrier islands.