NO FLOODING from Hurricane! STUNNING custom home only THREE lots down to the open waterways and DIRECT SAILBOAT ACCESS with deep water and minutes out to the best fishing grounds in SWFL, beaches and fishing that are literally in your back yard! This is a rare newer home with 3 car garage, a GREAT room concept and full of luxury and charm. This captivating 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence, only 4 years young, offers an enchanting retreat for those seeking both elegance and adventure. Perfect for entertaining, living and even VRBO or short term rentals. Step right in through the double glass doors to a light and bright floorplan with disappearing sliders - gorgeous serene paint schemes, the indoor and outdoor seamlessly blend into one magnificent space! The gourmet kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, quartz countertops and a custom gorgeous backsplash and is the nucleus of the home. A very large great room features disappearing sliders that blend the outside and inside together for a HUGE extended living space. The master suite is a sanctuary with lots of natural light, sliders to the pool area, a spa-like en-suite bathroom and ample closet space. Two additional bedrooms are on split from the master and there is a junior suite with its own bathroom and pool access. Outside, the magic continues. A sparkling pool invites you to unwind and soak up the Florida sun, a heated spa for the cool winter nights and the spacious lanai is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. Lots of shade under the extended patio, lots of room for sunbathing and the lanai is also pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen. A nice wall on one side provides privacy - a perfect outdoor living space! Boating enthusiasts will be thrilled by the 10,000-pound boatlift and direct sailboat access canal leading out to the Gulf of Mexico. Easy access to nearby islands, lots of dolphins, manatees and birds - even an osprey nest in the culdesac! With a three-car garage, there’s plenty of room for all your toys and storage needs. There is also an additional parking space across the street that will hold most RVs. Manatee Bay is an established community with recently paved street, a voluntary Property Owners Association of $150 a year - this also provides access to the private boat ramp. St James City is home to many restaurants, waterways, activities and is located at the southern tip of Pine Island. Enjoy the 17 mile bike bath and access to the 200 mile Great Blue Calusa Waterway - a marked kayaking and paddle board trail that meanders around the beautiful island and waterways that surround us. This area is known for its blue gentle waters, best fishing in SWFL and a lifestyle second to none. This home HAD NO FLOODING, AND HAS AN ASSUMABLE FLOOD POLICY OF UNDER $500!!! Come live your best life in SWFL!