16440 Gulf Shores Drive, Boca Grande, FL

Situated on over 2 1/2 acres, this stunning beachfront property rests along the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande, Florida. The unparalleled location offers privacy and luxurious coastal living with lush tropical landscaping and inviting outdoor spaces. Unique to the area, this home boasts incredible views of the Gulf on one side and Lake Gasparilla on the other. Built in 2000, this breathtaking home is 7, 100+ sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 half-baths, and exudes the graciousness of a Plantation/Caribbean style home with its wrap-around verandas, solid mahogany doors/shutters, and wide roofed balconies with spectacular outdoor spaces and extraordinary water views from almost every room. Interior designer, Robert Shields, Washington, DC, created an interior that harmonizes with the home's coastal environment. This home was featured in Florida Design Magazine. Upon entering you are greeted by the two-story foyer with an impressive staircase accented with a mural of tropical motifs. The main living area offers fossilized coral-stone flooring, a series of columns separating the living room from the dining area, crown molding, interior plantation shutters throughout, 8' to 9' solid wood doors, tongue and groove wood beam ceilings, and a 4-stop elevator. The two-story living room with gas fireplace offers multiple French doors expanding the spaces to the open-air spacious veranda with uninterrupted vistas of the Gulf. Make your way to the well-appointed gourmet kitchen which boasts custom cabinetry, granite/stone counters, Thermador 6 burner gas stove, 2 Miele dishwashers, Subzero refrigerator, 2 Dacor built-in ovens, and a large pantry. The adjoining family room with built-in cabinetry accesses a large inviting wrap-around screened porch overlooking the pool and gulf. At mid-level, are two wrought-iron staircases leading to two guest en-suite bedrooms, and to a separate, though attached, Pineapple

Interior Information
Bathrooms Full	6
Listing Exclusion Yn	1
Building Area Total Srch Sq M	659.80
List Office Head Office Key Nume	1038046
Living Area	7102
Room Count	10
Additional Water Information	Water views of Lake Gasparilla
Fireplace Yn	true
Exterior Information
Sewer	Public Sewer
Water Frontage Feet Gulf Ocean	110
Parking Features	Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Golf Cart Parking, Ground Level, Workshop in Garage
Water Access Yn	1
Exterior Features	Balcony, French Doors, Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Storage
Stories Total	2
Water Access	Beach,Gulf/Ocean
Waterfront Feet Total	110
Water View	Beach,Gulf/Ocean - Full
Roof	Metal
Architectural Style	Custom
Water View Yn	1
Additional Information
Lot Size Dimensions	110x989
Waterfront Features	Gulf/Ocean
Directions	Cross toll bridge onto Gasparilla Rd., turn right onto Gulf Shores Drive and house is on the right.
Association Fee	220
Occupant Type	Owner
Property Type	Residential
Elementary School	Vineland Elementary
Association Name	Tim Freeman
Water Source	Public
Water Body Name	GULF OF MEXICO
Special Listing Conditions	None
State Or Province	FL
Lot Features	FloodZone, Paved
High School	Lemon Bay High
Middle Or Junior School	L.A. Ainger Middle
Cumulative Days On Market	39