Nestled in the heart of the Island Estates boating community, this exquisite custom-built home features spacious living areas with an expansive lanai overlooking the pool, spa, and stunning waterfront views. Designed to surpass FEMA’s Base Flood Elevation minimums, this home boasts quality construction and meticulous upkeep, ensuring an unrivaled standard of living. Stepping into the spacious entry foyer, you are greeted by soaring 21-ft ceilings, complemented by an alcove wet bar area and 1,000-bottle wine storage room. Sunlight dances through clerestory windows and sliding glass doors, infusing the area with natural light, perfect for a lively gatherings or tranquil moments of solitude. The generously sized kitchen, with custom cabinetry, central island and breakfast bar, is open to both the large breakfast room and the adjoining family room, all with views of the water. Additional first floor amenities include the formal dining room located adjacent to the entry foyer, as well as an en-suite bedroom, laundry room, powder room, butler’s pantry, and a versatile artist’s niche, perfect for use as an office, game room or reading nook. Throughout these spaces, high-end Italian porcelain tiles grace the floors, unifying the space and adding to the feeling of expansiveness. On the second floor the primary bedroom suite awaits, featuring a large sitting area, a balcony offering captivating water views, expansive his-and-hers walk-in closets, and a luxurious bath complete with dual sinks, walk-in shower, corner tub and private water closet. Accompanying this retreat are a third bedroom with a Jack and Jill bath, and an adjacent fourth bedroom currently serving as an office/therapy room. For boating enthusiasts, there is a 30FT dock and boathouse with 10K lift capacity and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Clearwater Pass. Moreover, this home is equipped with a 25kw whole house GenerX generator, ensuring continuous power supply during any outage. Recent major improvements include new tile roof in 2019, Pebble-Tec resurfacing of the pool and spa in 2023, the addition of custom fence and railings surrounding the pool and lanai in 2022, replacement of the upstairs zone HVAC in 2023, exterior painting in 2020, replacement of wine storage room cooling system in 2021, new Rinnai gas-fired tankless water heater in 2023, and whole house upgrade of television/sound/internet systems in 2023/2024. Numerous additional enhancements detailed in the attached Home Features List exemplify the standard of care lavished upon this residence. Situated in the coveted Island Estates waterfront community, this home offers easy access to downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, employment hubs, shopping destinations, dining venues, entertainment options, and pristine sandy beaches. Whether indulging in water sports, bicycling along the Pinellas Trail, or savoring breath-taking sunsets, this location caters to a myriad of lifestyles. More than just a home, this property represents an investment in a lifestyle characterized by tranquility, luxury, and convenience. Embrace the serenity of Island Estates’ living while relishing the allure of this waterfront sanctuary. Contact your agent to schedule a viewing and embark on your journey to refined coastal living.