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Direct Deep-Water Gulf Access Pool Home in St. James City! Welcome to your waterfront escape, where mornings start with sunshine on the lanai and afternoons lead straight to open water. With quick, direct deep-water access to the Bayfront and the legendary fishing grounds of Pine Island Sound, you’re just minutes from island-hopping to Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, and Boca Grande. Built in 2005 and elevated to 9 feet, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers peace of mind with no flooding during any storms. Southern exposure fills the home and electric-heated pool with sunlight all day long, complemented by a new pool cage (2023)—perfect for relaxed Florida living. Inside, vaulted ceilings and a split floor plan allow natural light to flow effortlessly throughout. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, white cabinetry with new doors (2025), and GE Café Series appliances (2017)—ideal for entertaining after a day on the water. The primary suite is a private retreat with lanai access, spacious walk-in closet, and a beautifully remodeled ensuite bath (2023) showcasing a two-person walk-in shower with frameless glass enclosure and dual vanities. Guest bedrooms with walk-in closets are located on the opposite side of the home for added privacy, and the guest bath doubles as a convenient pool bath. Step outside and let the boating lifestyle take over. The property features a 10,000 lb boat lift with new motors (2025) and new electric at dock (2025), composite dock (age unknown), and a concrete seawall installed in 2004, offering durable waterfront frontage and no-bridge, deep-water Gulf access—ideal for fishing, cruising, and spontaneous sunset runs. Additional upgrades include roof (2022), A/C (2017), New Water Heater 2026, gutters, soffit, and fascia (2023), and fabric hurricane screens for added comfort and storm protection. This isn’t just a home—it’s a saltwater state of mind, perfectly positioned in the laid-back boating community of St. James City.