House in Fort Myers, FL 33908

Catalpa Cove, 15840 Catalpa Cove Dr

This one owner home is waiting for your updates and personal touches, and the Sellers will credit the Buyers $25,000 at closing as a decorating allowance. This is the home you have been waiting for in the much sought after Catalpa Cove gated boating community with beautiful Royal Palm tree lined streets. This enormous custom-built home was thoughtfully designed and built by the Sellers with elegant touches throughout. Your boat slip is located behind the house on a direct access canal just minutes to open water for your SW Florida carefree boating and fishing enjoyment. The pool/lanai overlooks the canal and affords gorgeous sunset views and massive entertainment space with pool, spa and pool bath. From the oversized front porch enjoy your morning coffee and a view of the lake. The two-story entry is breathtaking with the curved staircase with wrought iron railing to the 2nd level, the entry also has a powder room and a closet craftily designed to add an elevator if needed. The 2nd level boasts 5 bedrooms, an office with access to the Primary bedroom which could be utilized as a nursery, 2 guest baths. The Primary bath has double sinks, bidet/toilet room, tile shower with multiple heads, jetted tub and 2 closets. Currently, one of the oversized bedrooms is being used as a theatre/media room. The 6th bedroom is a main floor ensuite bedroom and would be perfect for a nanny or mother-in-law suite with access to the pool/lanai. Working from home has never been more convenient with the main floor office with custom built cabinets and view of the lake. Fall in love with the kitchen layout that features self-cleaning double ovens, stainless elevated dishwasher, refrigerator, cook top and walk-in pantry. The formal dining room is spacious and overlooks the pool/lanai and is open to the great room. The game room/bar area would be perfect for family gatherings and parties, picture a pool table and game tables in the enormous room. The garage can accommodate 3 cars and has tall ceilings that would allow for a car lift or 2 for your car collection. Current configuration has the 3rd stall set up as a large shop with overhead decked storage. Also note, the community pickleball/tennis courts, playground and commercial ice machine in the Gazebo are included so you can fill your coolers for your day on the boat. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS MASSIVE HOME with over 5000 SF of unparalleled living priced well below any home of its size on the water. Whether this property is designed for your full-time residence or vacation family compound, this home checks all the boxes. Seller Financing Available With Acceptable Terms.