Paradise welcomes you to this direct Gulf access pool home within the prestigious gated community of The Hermitage. With southern rear exposure and a three car garage, this two story property offers a great combination of comfort, space, and waterfront living.Recent updates: 2023: New Euroshield roof, kitchen upgrades with GE Monogram appliances, Caf? gas cooktop and new granite countertops. 2025: Replaced all (3) air conditioners, full pool renovation including the pool finish, waterproofing an...Paradise welcomes you to this direct Gulf access pool home within the prestigious gated community of The Hermitage. With southern rear exposure and a three car garage, this two story property offers a great combination of comfort, space, and waterfront living.Recent updates: 2023: New Euroshield roof, kitchen upgrades with GE Monogram appliances, Caf? gas cooktop and new granite countertops. 2025: Replaced all (3) air conditioners, full pool renovation including the pool finish, waterproofing and new tile, new countertops in three bathrooms including new sinks, kitchen backsplash, updated lighting, (4) new toilets, complete interior painting and a new 400-amp main electrical panel into the home.Additional features include: Impact windows and sliders, 28kW whole-home generator, 500-gallon underground propane tank and (2) tankless water heaters. Transferable flood policy currently at $1,503/year.For boating, the property includes two composite wrap around docks with lifts rated for 20,000 and 10,000 pounds. Both lifts have platforms to allow access around the vessels or a great place for launching kayaks. Only one block off the river with deep water access. You're just a short ride to Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Captiva.Outside, the lanai is set up for entertaining with travertine tile, a summer kitchen, and a heated saltwater pool with vanishing edge, in pool seating, and a spa.The home features three bedrooms, including two master suites on the lower level with new LVP flooring and custom closets. Window treatments include plantation shutters, electric blinds, and verticals. There is also an upstairs office/den that can easily be used as a fourth bedroom.Upstairs, there is a large loft/game room with bamboo flooring, a wet bar, guest bedroom with full bath, and access to a balcony with amazing views.Located just a short walk or golf cart ride to Cape Harbour, you'll have easy access to restaurants, bars, and live entertainment. This home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living in one of Southwest Florida's most desirable neighborhoods.