12917 42nd Terrace WCortez, FL 34215Price: $3,249,000

Welcome to this stunning home in the exclusive Sunset Harbor gated community, a private enclave of eight custom-built residences situated on the tranquil Anna Maria Sound. No expense was spared on this gorgeous waterfront home featuring 4 bedroom 3.5 baths with over 5000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor living space. Ceiling fans in every bedroom, custom shelving enhanced closets, upgraded lighting, quartz countertops, custom cabinets and trim work throughout, solid wood 8' doors, Hunter Douglas plantation shutters, and a stunning hand-built Ambrosia maple wood staircase are just a some of the features in this newly constructed custom home. Built to Florida Category 5 hurricane standards, this residence includes a tankless water heater, two Trane heating and air conditioning units, controlled by Honeywell Home programmable thermostats and a 50-year concrete flat roof and newly installed reinforced rip rap along a concrete wall at the rear of the property add durability. Step outside to your oasis back yard complete with a 11 by 38-foot heated saltwater pool and spa with designer lighting, all set atop a concrete raised platform. An outdoor custom built outdoor kitchen with a wet bar, refrigerator and propane-powered grill are perfect for entertaining and dining poolside while enjoying incredible views of Anna Maria sound. A 950-pound capacity elevator with Italian marble flooring serves all three floors. The rear of the home includes two 10-by-30-foot fenced decks with porcelain tile flooring, a new dock with an assigned slip that includes a 10,000-pound lift with water and power. The garage level is built on 31 thirty-foot concrete/steel reinforced pylons and features an outdoor shower and a 75-by-25-foot outdoor living area with custom turf and travertine pavers. The oversized garage accommodates 2-4 vehicles and features keyless entry, epoxy concrete flooring, and aluminum ceiling storage racks. The second floor showcases custom-built cabinets in the library, a Hunter Douglas hardwired designer roller sunshade on the slider, a 9-by-11-foot covered front porch, and a custom hand-built fireplace mantle with a propane starting system. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with lighting in and under the cabinets, a farmhouse porcelain sink, a Kitchen-Aid ice maker that produces 25 pounds of ice daily, a Silhouette professional beverage refrigerator, and custom-built cabinets with a hooded specialty-designed vent. Schedule your private showing today!