Wow! This home has an amazing confluence of highly desirable attributes that are rarely found in other homes. Topping it off is a huge, 352 square foot Florida room with a luxurious, indoor spa. The private spa comfortably seats 6, is heated, and connects directly to the master bedroom via double French doors. It also connects via glass sliders to the screened lanai, pool deck, and oversized pool. The pool is large enough for swimming laps. This is a very private setting. The backyard borders 16 acres of forested, public lands. It’s also on an oversized, 1/3-acre, corner lot. , so there will never be neighbors behind your home or to the east side. This provides enhanced privacy in perpetuity. And because it is a corner lot, it is accessible from 2 different streets. That maximizes your options for parking boats, etc. This pride-of-ownership home has been loving maintained by the same family for 20 years. Recent care and upgrades include a *NEW ROOF in 2017, *New sky lights in 2017, *NEW PLUMBING/re-piping in 2016, *NEW POOL RESURFACING in 2020, *NEW CAGE SCREENING, a *NEW SPA HEATER in 2021, *FRESH EXTERIOR PAINT in 2019, and some interior paint in 2021. The location of this home is also remarkable. It is located in boating community and is just 1,000 feet from the Myakka River. The state of Florida has distinguished this crown jewel as a “Wild and Scenic River”. As a homeowner in this neighborhood, you are eligible for membership in the “Property Owners of Gulf Cove HOA. For a $120 annual fee, you will be entitled to enjoy the social events and membership privileges. This includes use the use of a private park and a boat ramp on the scenic shores of The Myakka River. Picture yourself cruising down the eastern shores of the Cape Haze Peninsula with fishing pole in hand. Continue your cruise south to Charlotte Harbor, recognized as one of the primere sailing spots worldwide. From there, head west to the Intracoastal Waterway with passages into the Gulf of Mexico and Boca Grande Pass. This is also recognized as one of the best deep-fishing spots worldwide, and is home to the world-famous annual Tarpon Tournament. The fact this is an oversized corner lot with plenty of room to park a boat & trailer means you don’t need a $1 million waterfront home to enjoy an idyllic, salt-water lifestyle. This remarkable location is also your gateway to another popular lifestyle option. It is located less than a mile from the Jennings Trailhead. Here you will find hiking and horse trails to discover the scenic serenity and wildlife of Myakka State Forest, a 8,593 state park that also features camp grounds, horse trails, and much more. Please CLICK the VIRTUAL TOUR for 62 NIKON PHOTOS, 100 DRONE PHOTOS, and a HD 1080p CINEMATIC DRONE VIDEO!