$499,000

This Key West style home is move in ready and now available without the purchase of the adjoining vacant waterfront lot! Designed for waterfront living and enjoyment, with sweeping island views and an unrivaled outdoor living space where dolphins swim by your dock, this is the waterfront home to come see! Inside has been tastefully appointed with custom plantation shutters, trim, granite kitchen counters, and solid wood kitchen cabinetry. The dining room is ideal for large gatherings , and opens up to an expansive paver patio and LARGE pergola. There is also a composite dock which includes a 2 year old remote powered boat lift, kayak lift, floating dock and a fish cleaning station (*yes, the 19ft boat w/T-Top & 2 kayaks could be included in the sale). The upstairs primary suite is a newer addition (2006/07), with cathedral ceilings and spa inspired bathroom, bamboo floors and 2 sets of french doors leading to the balcony. At the time the second story was built the entire home received new windows, new electrical wiring & plumbing, storm shutters, a metal roof, and concrete siding. Upstairs and downstairs have separate, new, central A/C units. Truly stunning views will captivate you of several island waterways, sunrise over the lifted Matlacha bascule bridge, and sunset on Little Pine Island. Notice there is a lovely low maintenance landscape. Rocks, palm trees, and hibiscus bushes mean your weekends will be out on the sandbar or Cayo Costa Beach park. There is potential to add an elevator or traditional stairwell. Washer & dryer, dining room set, most outdoor sets, and upstairs furniture (including 2nd refrigerator) will stay for the new owner along with linens, Fiesta Ware and necessary kitchen items inside the drawers and cabinets. With a successful history as an Airbnb and VRBO, this dreamy home is a rare find. Owners are open to an extended contract for new owners to separately purchase the adjoining land. The adjoining waterfront lot has a 2nd boat lift and docking/shore power pedestal for liveaboards. That slip and dock could be used to create extra rental income. Experience the best of Matlacha's development boom with this slice of paradise!