Southwind Preserve, 8468 Southwind Bay Cir

House in Fort Myers, FL 33908

This 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family home offers a flexible layout with 2, 661 square feet, lakefront setting, and a gated community location in fort myers. With the primary suite on the first floor and multiple living areas, the home supports everyday living, entertaining, and long-term use with clear separation of space. The interior features a light-filled living room with soaring ceilings and an updated kitchen with off-white wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The family room includes two oversized windows positioned to capture long lake views and sunset light, connecting directly to the extended screened lanai. The first-floor primary suite overlooks the lake and offers privacy from the secondary bedrooms. Notable system features include impact windows, a tankless water heater, roll-down electric hurricane shutters, accordion shutters, and additional storm protection designed to reduce risk and maintenance concerns. Outdoor living centers around the extended lanai with picture window screening, ideal for relaxing or hosting guests while enjoying open water views. The lot provides space for a private pool, while residents can also use the nearby community pool without added upkeep. Plantation preserve offers a low hoa of approximately $195 per month and quick access to daniels corridor, us-41, i-75, rsw international airport, shopping, dining, hospitals, parks, trails, hammond stadium, and gulf beaches.