447 Avalon Drive $2,325,000

Spectacular Arthur Rutenberg direct Gulf-access pool home with sweeping views of Bimini Basin. This award-winning St Tropez III floor plan was customized to take full advantage of the gorgeous water views, which extend out 900+ feet across the basin. The 3738 square foot home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 8- car garage, formal dining room, office, den, media room with wet bar, second floor balcony. Master suite on first floor. Gas stove top. Three AC units. Beautiful appointments through-out including crown molding, high coffered ceilings and doorways. Huge garage with 1321 square feet and two car lifts to fit 8 cars. Solar heated inground pool. Solid construction, second story is also concrete block, tile roof, and impact windows and doors, home had no water intrusion from Ian. The house sits on the corner of the Basin and Tarpon Canal with 154 feet of waterfront on almost a 1/3 acre. Large composite boat dock with captain's walk and 27,000 lb lift. By boat, the river is a straight ride down the Bimini Canal, no bridges. In addition to the views, the Basin always has boat activity to watch, and provides a front row seat to the City's annual Holiday Boat along.

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