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Welcome to 665 anchor drive, a spacious canal-front pool home on sanibel's sought-after east end, where tropical privacy, natural beauty, and relaxed island living come together. Situated on a half-acre lot along a picturesque mangrove-lined canal, this elevated 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers over 3, 000 square feet of living space, deeded beach access, and a private dock. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and warm wood detailing create an inviting atmosphere filled with character. The expansive living room is highlighted by a dramatic wood-paneled ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, and built-in shelving, offering a comfortable gathering space for family and friends. The kitchen features generous wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, and an adjoining breakfast nook, while a separate dining room provides additional space for entertaining. The main living level includes a spacious primary suite with a private bath and generous closet space, along with a convenient laundry room. A recently installed exterior power lift, conveniently located outside the primary bedroom, provides added ease of access to the elevated living level. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms and a full bath offer plenty of room for family and guests, with flexibility for a home office or additional living space. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with an expansive screened lanai and private swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. Eastern exposure welcomes the morning sunshine while providing a comfortable setting for afternoon relaxation. Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee, dining outdoors, or entertaining poolside, the generous outdoor spaces offer exceptional privacy and a peaceful connection to the island's natural surroundings. Beyond the pool, the mangrove-lined canal and private dock provide opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking through sanibel's scenic waterways. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with space for a golf cart, ample storage, and a spacious driveway. Ideally located near sanibel's beautiful beaches, bike paths, shopping, and dining, this east end retreat offers the perfect combination of space, character, and coastal convenience. With deeded beach access, a private pool, and canal frontage, 665 anchor drive captures the laid-back island lifestyle that makes sanibel so special.

Welcome to 660 anchor drive, a distinctive waterfront retreat on the desirable east end of sanibel. This spacious six-bedroom, four-bath key west-inspired residence offers an exceptional island lifestyle with canal-front living, a private dock, heated pool and spa, and beach access just a short distance away. Designed for relaxed coastal living and entertaining, the home features generous living spaces, a beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops, comfortable bedrooms and a spacious lanai overlooking the pool. A private elevator and oversized three-car garage add convenience, while the private dock with power and water provides an ideal setting for boating, fishing and enjoying sanibel waterways. Ideally near the beach, bay, restaurants and island amenities. 660 anchor drive offers the best of sanibel, including privacy, space, water access and effortless access to the island's natural beauty. Whether envisioned as a full-time residence, seasonal escape or investment opportunity, this exceptional property embodies the quintessential sanibel lifestyle.

There are homes that impress, and there are homes that linger in memory long after the visit is over. The difference is often found in the details, the subtle nuances that quietly elevate a property from exceptional to irreplaceable. Along sanibel island’s desirable east end, this remarkable waterfront retreat is defined by those rare distinctions. Tucked away along the charming, tree-lined stretch of anchor drive, one of sanibel’s sought-after streets, the setting alone is extraordinary. Unlike many island roads that simply end at the water, anchor drive transitions into a picturesque brick-paver lane leading to a private footbridge that gently crosses the canal and delivers residents directly to beach access beyond. It is a feature few properties on the island can claim, an effortless connection between boating and beach lifestyles, where morning bike rides to the gulf and sunset visits along the sand become part of everyday life. Positioned at one of the desirable locations along the street, this exceptional residence commands a breathtaking setting where a serene mangrove-lined canal meets a wide sea walled canal, creating panoramic and breathtaking water vistas. With an impressive 180 feet of canal frontage, the property offers not only extraordinary privacy and scenery but also enhanced maneuverability, expanded dockage and direct boating advantages. The substantial private dock and lift can accommodate significantly larger vessels than most neighboring properties, delivering a yachter’s lifestyle with wonderful gulf access. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and enveloped in complete privacy, the home itself has been beautifully reimagined through an extensive remodel that blends refined island elegance with relaxed coastal sophistication. Thoughtfully curated interiors are complemented by designer furnishings, inviting gathering spaces and richly appointed finishes throughout. Expanses of beautiful flooring guide you through multiple living and sitting areas designed equally for intimate relaxation and effortless entertaining. At the center of the home, a stunning chef’s kitchen with an expansive island serves as the natural focal point, seamlessly connecting the interiors to the spectacular outdoor setting beyond. Walls of impact glass draw the eye outward to the screened pool enclosure, tranquil waterways and swaying tropical landscape, creating a constant sense of connection to the island’s natural beauty. This is more than a waterfront home. It is a rare convergence of location, boating access, beach proximity, privacy and lifestyle, the kind of property whose value reveals itself not in a single feature but in the extraordinary way every element comes together.