Under contract-accepting backup offers. Impeccable Custom Vantage Built Home on Double Lot in Gulf Cove - Built to Hurricane Standards! Experience safety, serenity, and first-class finishes in this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 car garage home, perfectly situated on a double lot in the X flood zone of the desirable Gulf Cove community on the Cape Haze Peninsula. Built in 2016 and lightly lived in as a seasonal home, this immaculately maintained property is move-in ready, with the exterior freshly repainted in 2023. Constructed to the latest hurricane building codes, the home features low E hurricane impact windows, multi-tiered tray ceilings, and 8-foot doors throughout. The front exterior is designed for both function and curb appeal, with a screened front entrance featuring a tiled floor, complemented by pavers creating a comfortable seating area. Inside, the Great Room seamlessly connects the kitchen and dining area, enhanced by a tray ceiling and pocketing sliding glass doors, opening the home to the expansive lanai and heated saltwater pool, ideal for effortless indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen is well-equipped with granite countertops, a central island, soft-close wood cabinetry, and a closet pantry. The adjoining dining area, with sliding pocket doors, offers views of the pool and backyard, making it an ideal space for both formal and casual gatherings. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat with sliding doors to the pool, tray ceiling accented with crown molding, a walk-in closet plus a second reach-in closet, and a beautifully designed ensuite bath featuring a walk-in shower with multiple showerheads, a granite-topped vanity, and ample storage. The guest wing offers pocket door separation from the living area and both bedrooms provide spacious reach-in closets and share a well-appointed second bath with a shower/tub combo. Step outside to a private backyard oasis, featuring a lanai with easy-pull Lexan hurricane shutters, two ceiling fans, and a recently repainted and rescreened pool deck (2024). The heated saltwater pool includes a new Pentair pool heater (2020), and a convenient outdoor hot/cold shower. Low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly landscaping is thoughtfully placed in the backyard. The three-car garage offers an epoxy floor, a large wooden workbench, and ample shelving for storage. Located near excellent restaurants, shopping, golf courses, and some of the best boating and fishing spots in Southwest Florida, this home is also just minutes from the Myakka State Forest, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and cycling. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to spring training facilities for the Atlanta Braves and the Tampa Bay Rays. Gulf Cove residents have the option to join the private community HOA, which offers boat ramp access to the Myakka River, Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf. Furnishings are optional for purchase. Don't miss this incredible opportunity, schedule your private showing today!