2233 18th AVE NE

Rarely available wide-frontage property with acreage that pairs comfortable living with an enviable serene lifestyle. This custom-built well maintained home offers impeccable privacy and peace of mind, featuring hurricane-rated poured concrete construction, a hip-design roof, and 100% high-impact sash windows and doors. The exterior is newly painted and the home is move-in ready. Situated in a desirable X flood zone, the home has a 12kW Briggs & Stratton "Fortress" standby electricity generator with a 500-gallon underground propane tank. Enter through a solar-powered sliding electric gate and follow the 200-foot blacktop driveway to the residence. Positioned on 3.56 acres, the property boasts 660 feet of frontage on the wide Golden Gate Main Canal, with the acreage including 1.14 acres of water out to the canal's midpoint. This rare property is officially certified as 100% upland (dry ground). Enjoy absolute privacy with a north-east-facing rear exposure - perfect for peaceful water views or enjoying the property's natural lush acreage. Golden Gate Estates E zoning has no HOA restrictions nor CDD fees, giving you independence to park RVs and boats or even build an additional structure. Families will appreciate the short drive to local schools. Inside, with 1,620-square-feet under-air, the appealing airy layout enjoys water views from the principal windows. 20x20-inch light beige floor tiles compliment the main living areas, with tray ceilings in the living room and primary suite. For energy efficiency, the screened sash windows are treated with heat-reflecting film. The kitchen comes fully equipped with granite countertops, maple cabinetry, soft-close drawers, an oversized pantry, and an 11-foot bar-height breakfast counter. Designed for optimal privacy, the split-bedroom floor plan offers a primary suite with a large walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom featuring a floor-to-ceiling tiled walk-in shower. All three bedrooms have woodgrain laminate plank flooring. Step out from the living room to the under-roof screened lanai and relax in your 4-person Hot Spring saltwater hot tub, complete with adjustable massage jets. For the car enthusiast or hobbyist, the 3-car garage features a freshly painted floor, a dedicated workshop area, high-wire storage shelving, a deep utility sink, insulated garage doors, and pull-down stairs in the garage for attic access. Additional premium upgrades include a whole-house PuRoMax R.O. water system with a 300-gallon holding tank, hard-wired Xfinity internet, Simplisafe monitored security system, plus a securely bolted-down weatherproof parcel delivery box at the front gate. Both the septic tank and a/c system were thoroughly checked recently by the appropriate technicians. This attractive property is more than a home - it is a private and protected sanctuary. NOTE: Due to some owner furniture having been removed, one or more photo(s) have been virtually staged, AI generated or rendered.