Built high and dry above Ian at 9.7ft above sea level and 45 minutes round trip faster to the Gulf of Mexico by boat! This gulf access 4 bedroom pool home has everything required for living the optimal Florida waterfront lifestyle. Situated in the perfect location within Palm Acres adjacent to Shell Point, this great room concept 2,531sf home overlooks a 165ft wide canal teeming with sea life including manatees, dolphins, snook, and tarpon. The incredibly beautiful mangrove hedge is an annual nesting site for a mating pair of comical green herons! An extensive wrap-around dock with premium PVC deck boards, 13k lb boat life, 7k lb boat lift, and kayak launch provides unprecedented boating and fishing opportunities. In addition to 4 bedrooms this great room home features 3 full baths, study with built in book shelves and cozy fireplace, formal dining room, 12ft volume ceilings, updated kitchen with white quartz countertops, stunning new master bath with free standing soaking tub, plantation shutters, impact rated windows, impact rated doors, and an electric roll down shutter to enclose the outdoor living area. The caged pool has been attractively resurfaced and the pool area decking upgraded to decorative pavers. Brand new tile roof, exceptional garage cabinets, and a spacious attic for storage. Supplementing the sunset water views in the back, the parklike setting in front across the street adds to the tranquil setting. Look closely at the photos, watch the video, and call now to see this property!