EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT LIVING WITH DIRECT GULF ACCESS, AND BEACH ACCESS JUST ACROSS THE STREET! Enjoy the best of the Bonita Beach lifestyle from this beautifully updated, elevated residence with open-water views, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light and an oversized 0.47-acre bayfront homesite.The open-concept interior features expansive windows, hurricane-rated sliding glass doors and luxury vinyl flooring throughout, with tile in the bathrooms. The renovated kitchen is designed for entert...EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT LIVING WITH DIRECT GULF ACCESS, AND BEACH ACCESS JUST ACROSS THE STREET! Enjoy the best of the Bonita Beach lifestyle from this beautifully updated, elevated residence with open-water views, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light and an oversized 0.47-acre bayfront homesite.The open-concept interior features expansive windows, hurricane-rated sliding glass doors and luxury vinyl flooring throughout, with tile in the bathrooms. The renovated kitchen is designed for entertaining with custom wood cabinetry, quartz countertops and a spacious center island. Hunter Douglas window treatments include automatic shades in the primary suite and manual blinds throughout the additional living areas.Originally designed as a three-bedroom, three-bath home, the floor plan has been customized for the current owners. One former bedroom is now an expansive walk-in closet, while the other serves as a temperature-controlled wine room. Both spaces offer a future owner the flexibility to restore the original bedroom configuration.Boaters will appreciate the direct, Gulf access, private dock, operational boat lift, raised decking and updated lift pilings. Head out from your backyard for a day of boating or fishing, or simply cross Hickory Boulevard to enjoy the beach.Extensive improvements include a roof replaced in 2018, a new A/C system installed in 2023, hurricane-rated openings, Zip Foam insulation in the attic and exterior wall areas, a whole-house water-treatment system, reverse-osmosis filtration at the kitchen sink, a commercial-grade water heater, expanded storage, moisture-resistant DuraRock garage wall panels and salt-tolerant landscaping.CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED HOME! The listing includes a one-year home warranty, providing the buyer with added protection, confidence and peace of mind after closing.Enjoy the home today, personalize it over time or explore the possibilities of this exceptional homesite for a future custom residence, subject to applicable approvals. With direct Gulf access, the beach across the street, no HOA and the flexibility of an oversized bayfront property, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of Bonita Beach.One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged, AI generated or rendered.