Paradise awaits you with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, waterfront pool home in the waterfront community of South Gulf Cove. With 80 feet of water frontage, this home is located on the Applewhite waterway and has a covered 10,000 lb boat lift and Trex dock. So bring your boat! With over 2300 square feet of living space, there’s plenty of room for family and friends with great room, formal dining, family room, kitchen with casual dining area, extended lanai (12x24), and 700+ sf pool deck. This home offers bright and open floor plan with invisible pocket sliders in main living areas bringing the outdoors into your living space. As you enter the home you will notice the soaring vaulted and volume ceilings and unobstructed view of pool and waterway beyond. Tastefully appointed with plant shelves for displaying your treasures and collectibles, decorator light and fan fixtures, recessed lighting, ceramic tile in all main living areas, and tray ceiling with crown molding and accent lighting in the dining room and family room. The huge kitchen is a culinary enthusiast’s dream boasting rich wood cabinetry with deep drawers, under counter task lighting, stainless appliances including 3-door fridge, granite counters, island, and casual dining area with seamless aquarium window overlooking the pool and waterway. Beautiful setting for your morning coffee! Kitchen opens to the main living areas for easy entertaining. Retreat to your master suite with 2 walk-in closets, sliders leading the pool area, decorative tray ceiling with crown molding and accent lighting, and exquisite en suite bath with his and hers sinks, jetted soaking tub, granite counters, wood cabinetry, and custom tiled Roman shower. The guest bath has direct access to the pool area. So, no more “puddles” in your home. There’s ample storage with walk-in closets in all bedrooms and pantries throughout. You will spend most of your leisure time lazing in your beautiful heated pool or relaxing on your extended pool deck overlooking the beautiful wide waterway. As an added treat you will enjoy watching the Florida wildlife, fish, and waterfowl that abound in this area. Other key features include new roof in 2022, dedicated laundry room equipped with stacked front load washer & dryer, pantry, and utility sink, storm protection for peace of mind during inclement weather, central vac system, set up for generator with propane tank, connections and wiring, and public water and sewer for convenience and reliability. Impressive curb appeal with landscape curbing, pillared front entry, and screened double door front entry with beveled glass doors. Proximity to local beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses makes this property ideal for the Florida lifestyle. Also, easy access to public parks with bike and walking trails and picnic areas, and boat ramps providing access to many waterways, beautiful Charlotte Harbor, the Peace and Myakka Rivers, and the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. And a quick drive to Englewood beaches. Quiet waterfront community, yet all conveniences and amenities nearby. Fabulous home in a great neighborhood.