Under contract-accepting backup offers. Nestled in the heart of the Island Estates boating community, this exquisite home was custom built in 2001 and features spacious living areas with an expansive lanai overlooking the pool, spa, and stunning waterfront views. Designed to surpass FEMA's Base Flood Elevation minimums, this home boasts quality construction and meticulous upkeep, ensuring an unrivaled standard of living. For boating enthusiasts, there is a 30-foot dock and boathouse with 10K lb lift capacity and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Clearwater Pass. The floor plan includes a spacious entry foyer with formal dining area and large living room with soaring 21-ft ceilings, complemented by an alcove wet bar area and 1,000-bottle wine storage room. Natural light infuses this area creating an environment for lively gatherings or tranquil moments of solitude. The generously sized kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite countertops, central island and breakfast bar, and is open to both the large breakfast room and the adjoining family room, all with views of the water. Additional first floor amenities include an en-suite bedroom, laundry room, powder room, butler's pantry, and a versatile artist's niche, perfect for use as an office, game room or reading nook. There is large format Italian porcelain tile throughout the main level which unifies the space and adds to the feeling of expansiveness. On the second floor the primary bedroom suite awaits, featuring a large sitting area, a balcony offering captivating water views, expansive his-and-hers walk-in closets, and a luxurious bath complete with dual sinks, walk-in shower, corner tub and private water closet. Accompanying this retreat are a third bedroom with a Jack and Jill bath, and an adjacent fourth bedroom currently serving as an office. Key features include a 25kw whole house GenerX generator, new tile roof in 2019, Blue Stone quartz resurfacing of the pool and spa in 2023, the addition of custom fence and railings surrounding the pool and lanai in 2022, replacement of the upstairs zone HVAC in 2023, exterior painting in 2020, replacement of wine storage room cooling system in 2021, new Rinnai gas-fired tankless water heater in 2023, and whole house upgrade of television/sound/internet systems in 2023/2024. Whether indulging in water sports, bicycling along the Pinellas Trail, or savoring breath-taking sunsets, this coveted Island Estates waterfront location caters to myriad lifestyles. More than just a home, this property represents an investment in a lifestyle characterized by tranquility, luxury, and convenience.