825 birdie way

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Easy coastal living with no HOA and direct access to Tampa Bay! This custom-built waterfront home in Apollo Beach offers relaxed Florida living with open spaces, water views, and effortless indoor/outdoor flow. Step inside to a bright, open floor plan with high ceilings, decorative columns, and three pocket sliders that open fully to the pool and lanai for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus an office/den, this home provides plenty of space and flexibility. A double-sided gas fireplace connects the family and formal rooms, while the kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, a large island with 5-burner gas cooktop, double ovens, vented hood, built in wet bar with fridge, and an ice maker—everything a home chef could want.The large primary suite offers a sitting area and a pass-through shower with a view of an open-air atrium featuring a fountain and garden—a peaceful space to relax and unwind.Outdoors, enjoy a west-facing patio with a screened pool, heated spa, paver decking, and covered seating area—perfect for sunsets and entertaining. An outdoor kitchen adds a built-in gas grill, burner, vented hood, refrigerator, and storage for effortless poolside gatherings.Boating enthusiasts will love the 10,000-lb covered boat lift, extra boat slip for sailboats or larger vessels, and floating dock for launching water toys. With deep-water, no-bridge access, you’ll be on Tampa Bay in minutes.Additional highlights include a new roof (2023), two newer HVAC systems (2018 & 2021), and a newer seawall. Situated on a higher-elevation lot, this home offers a low flood insurance rate and remained high and dry during the 2024 storms. There’s also ample space for RV or boat trailer parking.Convenient to Highway 41, I-75, shopping, dining, entertainment, and St. Joseph’s Hospital—enjoy the best of Apollo Beach waterfront living!