328 UseppaCaptiva, FL 33924Price: $1,990,000

Under contract-accepting backup offers. This beautiful home features a stunning entrance under an old Live Oak tree and tropical foliage. Know as the Paddle to the Sea cottage, the entrance is a classic split foyer, with steps down to 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and guest living area. Step up and open to a dramatic Great Room with vaulted and coffered ceiling, kitchen, bar and half bath. Multiple classic multi-lite French doors along 3 sides open up the outdoors, while screened decks surround both the first and second floors providing comfortable and spacious outdoor living. A corner stairwell then provides access to the third-floor master suite and living area. Enter this ultimate private suite and Stunning views open up across Boca Grande Pass and Charlotte Harbor and to Boca Grande. A private balcony facing north provides unsurpassed privacy and beauty. Beneath the first living floor is a fully screened and decked area for golf cart parking, work room, spare fridge and freezer, ping pong table, storage or whatever, It is spacious, protected multi-use space. Access is via a stairwell to the first floor and a ground level automatic garage door for cart access. The home is in new condition, following significant reconstruction after Hurricane Ian in 2022. This effort brought the entire structure up to current building and windstorm codes with new roof strapping and roof, all impact glass, interior finishes, appliances, whole house generator and too much to summarize here. Refer to the supplementary information tabs for complete details of the work accomplished. As far as flood threats are concerned, the home is in the X Zone, above any potential storm surge or flooding. Home buyers on bridgeless Useppa Island are required to have membership in the Useppa Island Club and Marina. Useppa is a luxury boating, fishing private resort in the style of Olde Florida. No cars, just golf carts, bikes and feet for transport. Boat Dockage is available at the Marina. The island is just 3 miles south of Boca Grande and a 15-minute boat ride to Pine Island and all things “mainland”.