House in Fort Myers, FL 33905

River Forest, 13516 Island Rd

This is a boater’s paradise! Beautifully maintained and remodeled home with direct Gulf access with no bridges, locks or lifts to contend with as you are West of the Franklin Locks. This canal-front pool home is in the coveted River Forest community. River Forest is a welcoming, NON-HOA community with a voluntary residents’ club for gatherings and celebrations. The home sits on nearly a half-acre and boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a den with a built in Murphy bed allowing this space to be used as a 4 th bedroom, a guestroom, or an office. A new roof was placed in December 2022. The 2-car garage has been updated with plenty of utility shelving for your storage needs. Walking into your new home, you will love the wide-open Great Room concept living space, with a beautiful kitchen with island overlooking the dining and living space. With all tile floors, newer stainless-steel appliances, and updated lighting fixtures, this home is truly made for entertaining. Sliders and windows overlook the sparkling pool and provide your waterfront view. A lanai covers the pool and boasts a large covered seating area, perfect for entertaining and relaxing. The pool has a newer pump with digital timer and a new, oversized heater allowing for year-round enjoyment. Your private dock invites you to explore the waterways of the Caloosahatchee River, with access to the Gulf of Mexico as well as the Atlantic Ocean on the East Coast of Florida!