REDUCED PRICE!!! Welcome home to your beautiful COASTAL OASIS situated in the highly desirable community of Gulf Cove, a waterfront community with GULF ACCESS and NO DEED RESTRICTIONS! This picturesque home is positioned on a HIGH ELEVATION CORNER surrounded by palm trees and expansive landscaping framing the PRIVATE DOUBLE LOT! An OPTIONAL HOA of $65/yr for use of community boat ramp, park and picnic pavillion! The front grand entrance with DOUBLE DOORS opens into a lovely foyer with VAULTED CEILINGS throughout, an ACCENT WALL in the spacious great room with a built-in electric fireplace, expansive front windows that allow for natural light to illuminate the home and a STUNNING VIEW through the adjacent triple sliding glass doors to the scenic PRIVATE BACKYARD and POOL AREA! The entertaining focal point is the large 14x28 SPARKLING HEATED POOL enclosed in the covered screened lanai area, perfect for relaxing after a long day or entertaining with friends! The primary bedroom is spacious and features a tray ceiling, PRIVATE PATIO DOOR access to the pool, two walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom with a connecting pocket door. This retreat provides a full-size linen closet, dual sink vanity, corner tiled shower and an oversized garden tub in addition to a private water closet. The two guest bedrooms in the south wing of the home both include spacious walk-in closets with the rear bedroom offering a private patio door for pool access. The second bathroom located between both bedrooms features an updated vanity, closet storage and a full-size tiled tub/shower combo as well as pool access. Step into the MODERN KITCHEN boasting stainless steel appliances (refrigerator is new), newer deep sink, and newer dishwasher and microwave. The solid surface countertops and tile floors along with a convenient pantry and loads of storage offer versatility and ease of access for all your culinary needs. You can enjoy your pool view from just about anywhere, while preparing your meals, sitting at either the attached breakfast bar or adjacent dinette area!! The oversized dining room overlooking the outside palm trees could also be used as a separate living space, great room, billiard room, office or craft area! The laundry room is just steps away from the 2-car garage and is equipped with a utility sink and a front loading washer/dryer set...complete with a folding station on top!! This IMMACULATELY KEPT property is MOVE-IN READY with furnishings and hot tub negotiable with an acceptable contract! Numerous upgrades include a new roof in 2021, professionally painted neutral and coastal colors both inside and out in 2021, upgraded pool pump 2024, new flooring/drywall in the oversized shed, newer AC serviced every 6 months and updated lighting and ceiling fans as well! With a high and dry elevation, this home provides secure peace of mind with HURRICANE SHUTTERS on all windows and lanai and ZERO FLOOD CLAIMS or water intrusion during recent storms! This perfect location offers prime versatility with quick access to our PRISTINE GULF BEACHES, shopping, dining, Farmer's Markets and more! Ample fishing, boating, kayaking and golfing opportunities are within easy reach along with state parks, walking trails and bicycling trails close by! Sarasota and Ft Myers are an easy drive if you desire a dose of city life along with regional and local airports!