This gorgeous 2444 sf under a/c WATERFRONT home will not last long! It is perfect for entertaining with a huge kitchen, living room AND family room AND large covered area within the screened pool area. Multi-paned pocket sliders, transom and picture windows and vaulted 14 ft ceilings make things light & bright, and bring the beauty of the outdoors in. Situated along the tidal Myakka River that leads to the Charlotte Harbor and Gulf of Mexico, you'll have plenty of opportunity for fun on the water with your 6000 lb covered boat lift as well as a 1100 lb wave runner lift and a spacious covered dock with water and electric. The master suite is extremely comfortable with access to the pool area, private view of the water from a lovely window seat, two walk-in closets and a generous well-equipped bathroom. Two guest bedrooms and a full bath are on the opposite side of the home, offering your guests great privacy. The kitchen is a dream with tons of cabinets and quartz counter space, an island, walk-in pantry and a large breakfast bar. The dinette is perfectly situated overlooking the pool, creating a nice great room effect with the comfortable family room. The living and dining rooms provide a grand entrance to the home, with a 12ft wall of sliding glass doors that fully open to the screened pool area. The saltwater, automated solar-heated pool with fountain feature is delightful, with plenty of space to relax in the sun or shade. The home has newer Low-e insulated windows & hurricane shutters throughout, a brand-new air-purifying AC system, a practically new (5 years) barrel tile roof and pool cage with picture window view on two sides, newer water heater, whole-home central vacuum, LED lighting in the home, a fabulous fiber-optic multi-color LED light in the pool, and 2 yr old solar panels that are still under warranty. The utility room is customized with a butler's pantry, built-in cabinets and a utility sink. The garage even has extra built-in cabinets and a small workshop area. All the heavy lifting has been done for you at this home, just come and play! Gulf Cove is a boating community and fisherman's delight, with snook & redfish right off your dock and dolphin & manatee cruising the river. Boat, walk or bike up and down the neighboring canals and streets, surrounded by water, and breath in the salt air. Go by boat or car to the beach or restaurants; Medical, shopping and schools are a close drive as well. Do not hesitate to schedule your own private showing of this lovely home.