720 Ixora AvenueEllenton, FL 34222Price: $597,500

Direct access to the Manatee River with no lift or fixed bridges puts boating, fishing, and waterfront living right outside your back door. Beautifully updated from top to bottom, this canal-front home offers the rare combination of high-end finishes, major system upgrades, and the freedom of no HOA or lease restrictions. A circular paver driveway, lush Florida-friendly landscaping with artificial front lawn and drip irrigation, and exceptional curb appeal create an inviting first impression. Inside, the split floor plan features 24x48 rectified porcelain tile throughout, a stunning remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and newer appliances, plus a spacious living room centered around a stylish electric fireplace that also provides supplemental heat. The Florida room adds flexible living space perfect as a dining room, family room, or home office. Wake up to canal views from the primary suite, complete with tray ceiling, a large walk-in closet, and a beautifully renovated ensuite featuring a dual sink vanity with lighted mirrors, a rain shower, glass enclosure, and private water closet. Designed for enjoying the Florida lifestyle, the oversized screened lanai features an insulated roof with two ceiling fans and a remote-operated retractable screen, leading to a paver patio with a firepit overlooking the water. The private dock includes electric, water, and a 10,000-pound boat lift with new motors, making it easy to head out on the water whenever you choose. For added peace of mind, the home also offers hurricane-impact insulated windows (adorned with plantation shutters), sliders, and impact garage door, a 2025 HVAC system, new sanitary lines beneath the slab, and a professionally installed Mosquito Masters misting system--the definition of thoughtful upgrades in all the right places. Located just minutes from shopping, local restaurants, golf courses, marinas, and the beautiful Gulf beaches, this move-in-ready waterfront home offers the Florida lifestyle you've been looking for-simply bring your boat and start enjoying today.