416 Islebay DriveApollo Beach, FL 33572Price: $1,049,000

MOTIVATED SELLER, NEW PRICE REDUCTION!!! Step into coastal PARADISE! This beautifully updated 2-story waterfront home, located in highly desired Mirabay, is conveniently situated on a saltwater canal with a new 13,000 pound boat lift. Unwind while taking the boat from your private dock to dazzling Tampa Bay for a day at the sand bar. Or instead, pick up some bait and go further for a nice day of fishing. Watch the cruise ships come and go, and plenty of sailboats on windier days. Or maybe take your kayak through the mangrove path and see what ocean treasures await. Schools of fish, dolphins, stingrays, horseshoe crabs, sharks, reptiles, and birds of many varieties are frequently seen along the way. Start your morning with a fresh cup of coffee while listening to the birds sing while you relax by the pool. You may even see a dolphin and manatee swim by. The landscaping is mature and beautifully trimmed, wrapping itself around the home. The primary bath is nicely redone with a relaxing beachy cottage feel. Step out of the primary bedroom onto your screened porch and enjoy a soak in the hot tub while listening to the swaying palm trees. Sneak into the kitchen on these new nonslip floors for a snack, then it's back out to jump in the pool and enjoy the Florida sun. Indulge in a gourmet meal prepared in this brightly decorated, luxurious custom kitchen, open to plenty of seating to keep your guests nearby for conversation, food tasting, and smiles. Enjoy customizing the lights to the color theme of the season with a magnificent cabinet lighting system. The formal dining room offers a sublime setting for the family to gather for dinner. Between the kitchen and dining room is a lovely coffee/wine bar that really shines during holiday gatherings and when company is over. The charming laundry room makes it easy to enjoy doing laundry. Go ahead and catch up on some work in the serene office space. Afternoons can be proudly enjoyed from the front porch space, watching the geckos walk by. Your guests will enjoy the walk out balcony on the second floor from their bedroom. Spaceship launches can sometimes be seen from here as well! In the evening, you can let the hours crawl by, while enjoying the sounds of fish jumping and frogs croaking under the starlit nights by the pool. This well-kept, meticulous home boasts plantation shutters throughout. Enjoy countless sunsets, blessing each window with beautiful shades of pink and orange. This magnificent home features plenty of upgrades including a freshly remodeled kitchen with all new appliances. Also newly updated primary bath, new tile floors, new laundry room including washer and dryer, new landscape curbing, new pool pump and filter, new hot water heater and water softener system, whole house security system with video monitor and Ring camera, nicely updated rooms, and freshly painted interior. This home is located in a quiet, family-friendly gated community where you can enjoy your after-dinner walks with pets and family enjoying little frogs hopping across sidewalks while you enjoy the salty air. Feels like a getaway resort yet close to plenty of recreational activities you may want to enjoy. Located a relatively short distance from a cruise port, professional sports, theme parks, and world-class beaches. Start living the Florida “Beach Hair Don't Care” lifestyle. Listing agent is the homeowner.