13943 ethel avenue

Featuring a private stationary dock, a protective seawall, and quick access to the Gulf of Mexico, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 2-bath elevated waterfront home with an oversized 3-car garage including boat parking, is located on a saltwater canal in the desirable Hudson Beach Estates, offering the perfect setting for boating and coastal living. Step inside the foyer, where stairways lead to the main living level above and the garage below. Upstairs, the dining room welcomes you with tile flooring and elegant crown molding that continues throughout much of the home. To the right, the spacious living room features the same tile flooring, soaring vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, abundant windows that fill the space with natural light, and double French doors opening to the balcony. Centrally positioned, the kitchen combines functionality and style with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a white tile backsplash, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a built-in pantry for additional storage. Adjacent to the kitchen, the breakfast nook is surrounded by windows with plantation shutters, filling the space with natural light while offering peaceful canal views. The spacious primary suite showcases beadboard wainscoting and wood flooring, while double sliding glass doors open to the balcony overlooking the water. The suite also includes a walk-in closet with mirrored doors and a window that fills the space with natural light. The beautifully updated en-suite bathroom includes a glass-top dual-sink vanity with glass vessel sinks, decorative tiled wall, open shelving with built-in storage, a window, and a walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure, built-in shelves, and a ceiling-mounted rain shower head. Bedroom 2 features wood flooring, a spacious built-in closet, and multiple windows with plantation shutters, while Bedroom 3, currently used as a home office, offers light tile flooring, a cathedral ceiling, plantation shutters, a built-in closet, and abundant natural light. The nearby guest bathroom features a single vanity with granite countertops, tile backsplash, beadboard wainscoting, a window, and a tub-shower combination with built-in grab bars. The laundry room houses the washer, dryer, and hot water heater positioned above to maximize space. Step outside through the French doors to the covered, screened balcony, where floor-to-ceiling screening frames beautiful canal views. Retractable privacy shades provide additional shade and seclusion as desired. Adjacent to the balcony, an open wood deck offers another inviting spot to relax or access the covered patio below via a staircase. The expansive covered patio beneath the home provides exceptional outdoor living space with overhead lighting and tranquil canal views, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Beyond the patio, a private dock extends along the seawall, offering direct canal access with a short boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico for endless days of fishing, boating, and waterfront exploration. The fenced backyard adds privacy and space for pets or outdoor activities. An oversized garage provides room for multiple vehicles while accommodating a workshop, hobby area, or abundant storage. Ideally located just minutes from Hudson Beach, waterfront restaurants, marinas, shopping, and the Suncoast Parkway, this home combines everyday comfort with the very best of Florida's waterfront lifestyle.