1697 bayshore drive

Upon arrival you will be greeted with beautiful landscaping, and a private gated entrance to your luxurious Englewood Gardens Estate. The old Florida charm is unmistakable as you experience the peace and serenity of over an acre of your own botanical garden and listen to the waves crashing on the beach less than a mile away as the crow fly's! As you enter through the leaded glass double front doors, the quality of this home shows with every detail – high and vaulted ceilings, gorgeous step, and diagonal tiles throughout, recessed, and elegant lighting fixtures, upgraded ceiling fans, and customized pantry cabinets are just the beginning. All bedrooms have walk-in closets while the master bedroom offers his and hers walk-in closets with pocket doors. The gourmet kitchen features custom wood cabinets, gleaming quartz countertops, an amazing stone backsplash and a breakfast bar. Multiple sliding glass doors open to your low maintenance sparkling saltwater pool with cool decking and custom decorative tile with a turtle inlayed on the bottom. The large, screened lanai, private fenced yard, detached garage with multiple RV, boat and trailer parking options adds to the uniqueness of this estate. This home offers a flexibility rarely seen with its location only 2 miles to the beach, boat ramp and miles of biking, golf cart driving and walking trails nearby. Have peace of mind knowing that the 2010 metal roof, hurricane shutters, Viking entrance gate and irrigation well with 12 zone full property coverage sprinkler system provides much needed water, inexpensively. The location is perfect for shopping, restaurants, golf courses, medical needs and there is always something going on in the area. Additional dwellings could be added to this property! Possibilities are endless! As a property owner in Englewood Gardens, you are eligible to apply for a membership to Englewood Gardens Beach Club, which features the MOST BEACH AMENITIES any club could, including: access to Englewood Beach, bay access with boardwalk and dock, bay side kayak storage and launch dock, free parking, picnic tables, clubhouse with bathroom and outdoor shower, patio and gazebo with gas grills, Wi-Fi access and clubhouse use for private events! NO HOA, NO CDD, LARGEST LOT TO DO WHAT YOU WANT! The excess acreage has been partially cleared for the next buyer's addition or vision. BAYSHORE IS ENGLEWOOD'S MOST DESIRABLE LOCATION - A STONE'S THROW FROM THE ICW!