Coastal living at it’s best in St. James City with this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 2000+ sq. ft. water front stilt home! Walk up the stairs and picture yourself relaxing on the amazing wraparound screened porch sipping your morning coffee or unwinding with a glass of wine in the evening while enjoying the beautiful canal and mangrove views. With over 1000 square feet under roof, wood floor, and tongue and groove wood ceiling, this porch is a wonderful space for entertaining, and definitely one of the highlights of the home! Two sets of hurricane impact resistant French doors, new in 2023, take you inside to an open floor plan that integrates the living, kitchen, and dining, areas. The spacious eat-in kitchen features a large island/breakfast bar, new appliances, a pantry, an abundance of cabinets, and skylights. The laundry room is conveniently located off the kitchen with ample space for additional storage. The light and bright loft area added in 2023, is a versatile space perfect for a den, home office, craft room, or cozy reading nook, also offering lovely water and mangrove views. Natural light floods the living area through the 11 large upper transom windows, all impact resistant and new in 2023. The sizable primary bedroom features an en suite bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower, a clawfoot tub, and 3 skylights. There are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom for guests. White oak and tile floors throughout the home. Metal roof new in 2021/2023. A/C new in 2017. For boating enthusiasts, this property has approximately 100 feet of canal frontage, a large composite dock, and a covered boat lift. Located just minutes to the Intracoastal and a quick boat ride to the Gulf beaches and some of the best fishing in SW Florida. Huge open carport area under the house….currently there is parking for at least 4 cars and a good size storage shed/workshop, but there are so many possibilities……you could enclose the space for a garage, a larger workshop, or exercise room, or put in an outdoor bar/kitchen and seating area for canal front entertaining. Take your golf cart or ride your bike to the nearby restaurants, bars, and shops. Nestled in a picturesque setting, with a protected mangrove preserve across the street, this home is an oasis for those who appreciate both style and nature. Embrace the island lifestyle you've always dreamed of! Schedule your appointment today.