$1,995,000 - 490 S Gulf Blvd, Placida

Experience authentic island living in this grand residence located in The Preserve on Don Pedro Beach. With its idyllic Gulf beach location; this home masters the delicate balance between vintage Florida charm and state of the art construction methods.Leave your car and your worries behind; enjoy the golf cart drive to this home and let the serenity and privacy of this special place captivate you. Surrounded by native Florida vegetation and undeveloped preserve, prepare to greet your new neighbors; theosprey, dolphin and sea turtle as you explore the seven miles of uninterrupted beach that could be your new front yard. Designed by the award winning architect, Frank Russell, this home has all the features you would expect in a residence of this caliber; they include luxurious interior finishes, an amazing chef's kitchen with outdoor pizza oven, the latest in hurricane protection, innovative technology appointments, and dedication to green materials. The Master Sanctuary will exceed your expectations. This tranquil space includes expansive Gulf views, his and hers baths, an incredible outdoor shower, and Japanese soaking tub. The private screened lanai is the ideal place to take a moment, savor your surroundings, and be grateful for all that you have accomplished. A short golf cart ride away is the Preserve's private deep water dock nestled beside the Don Pedro Island State Park;the perfect place to set off and explore all that the area offers including Lemon Bay, Palm Island, & Little Gasparilla Island