Country living in the city! This 5-bedroom, four full bath, and two half bath home sits on 5.3 acres. The property is conveniently located. You can enjoy the tranquility of waterfront living with easy access to all the city amenities. This home features 8,500 sq. ft. of living space under roof, comprising a living area of 4,782 sq. ft. The other 3,718 sq. ft., a portion of which is under roof, includes a front porch, double carport, and double garage, as well as 1,818 sq. ft. rear lanai. . A new roof was replaced on September 25, 2021, and the lanai was replaced in May 2023. In addition, if you've lived near the water before, you will appreciate the amazing 3,300 sq. ft. by 17-foot-tall reinforced screen enclosure for pest-free outdoor enjoyment without the feeling of being caged in.This 1965 house was completely renovated after Hurricane Katrina. It is designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The ground floor has the theater/bar room, game room, living room, dining room, kitchen, main suite, bedroom/office, and associated bathrooms. Additionally, the wide hallway leading to the garage serves as the gym area. The second floor has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are four separate HVAC systems for efficient zone control. The home features whole-house surge protection with a 325-amp electrical service. Note: The roof was replaced on September 25, 2021.The spacious kitchen features a 6-burner gas cooktop, double 'Air Speed Bake' full-size ovens, ample counter space, two food prep sinks with reverse osmosis water filtration, and a full-size kitchen sink. Cabinets feature soft-close pull-out drawers for storing bulky items. The owners did not install custom countertops during the renovation due to a lack of availability and time constraints, as they needed the house to be ready for their daughter's wedding in June 2006. The home is priced well below recent appraisals, allowing new owners to make upgrades such as new countertops. However, the current owners are willing to consider an offset or price reduction, or credit for countertop upgrades, depending upon the reasonableness of any such offer.The Main Bedroom is spacious with a walk-in closet and direct access to the pool area. The main bath features a bidet, toilet, shelving, and a double sink. It features a steam shower with a variety of shower heads, ranging from overhead rainfall to full-body jets. The main bath features its own tankless water heater and steam generator. The main bedroom leads to the large lanai and screen enclosure. The heated, saltwater pool is 13 feet deep and holds over 47,000 gallons of water. The deck area features a waterfall, a diving board, and a half bath. The theater/bar room and game room are another excellent feature for entertainment. The owner is willing to sell the complete package, including the TV, stereo, recliners, pool table, and a foosball table, upon receipt of a satisfactory offer.

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