$2,345,000

Most desirable location on the wide, deep Grand Canal in Tortoise Island, with 24 hr security where you can sail around the world from your backyard! Soaring ceilings & breathtaking pool & water views greet you as you enter this magnificent home located on a point where 2 canals merge & Dolphins & Manatees frequent! Gathering room with fireplace & wet bar opens onto screened paver pool, spa & summer kitchen! Decking leads to covered dock & lift! Chef's delight kitchen-granite counters & all the latest, greatest appliances! Butler pantry opens into gracious living & dining rooms with plantation shutters! Elegant 1st floor Master Suite with designer center island closet & safe. Luxurious bath with double sinks, granite counters, soaker waterfall tub + separate shower! Lovely granite guest bath with glass sink bowl! Laundry rm complete with washer & dryer also has a shower & sink. Upper level features a bonus rm, 3 bedrms & 2 full baths + balcony for launches! 3 car garage + See Supp! Too many special features to list in customary remarks! Home also features parking for golf cart, central vac, dumb waiter, partial generator coverage, commercial size refrigerator in garage, large, permanent safe in Master Suite, 3 A/C units plus a/c split for extra cooling in kitchen & breakfast area! Lovely patio pool area has hurricane shutters so furniture doesn't have to be moved indoors! Located on a private cul-de-sac with a scenic, fountain pond in center. This one of a kind house has it all & has been meticulously maintained! Tortoise Island not only has 24 hour security guards, but one roams the grounds at night for extra protection & peace of mind! There are "Welcoming Parties" for new neighbor to greet residents every few months, plus a boating club: Tipsy for Tortoise Island power boats, sail boats & yachts that feature raft-ups for all types of water vehicles & toys, water poker runs and waterfront resturant gathering - super fun for all the family! Plus food truck gatherings, all kinds of parties throughout the year: Halloween, Ocktoberfest, Meet Santa, Happy New Year festivities, card parties, private parties & so much more!