You asked for a FORTRESS FROM THE STORMS while living the ISLAND LIFESTYLE? THIS IS IT!!!! Welcome to this well-planned out Kennedy Construction home with attention to every detail. This elevated 3-bedroom 2 bath home with Bonus Lower Level has IMPACT windows and IMPACT sliding glass doors throughout and A STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF. Enjoy the open concept features this home offers sitting on 1.3 ACRES OF PRIVACY. The Great Room creates both living and dining spaces making it perfect for entertaining. You'll appreciate the high ceilings and bamboo flooring. Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, maple wood cabinets and breakfast bar for entertaining in style. Pocket sliding doors open to the screened porch to welcome the mornings and sunsets in style. Generous sized primary bedroom, sitting area, walk-in closet, large master suite bathroom with double vanity, jetted spacious tub and a large walk-in shower with multiple shower heads. Sliding door opens to a screened porch for that morning coffee. Two guest bedrooms and the guest bath on the opposite side of the home offer privacy for all. Concrete block encompasses the light and bright beautifully tiled lower level of this home. The walls are stucco over cement block, poly baseboards with elevated electric wiring. Good sized separate workshop area or artist studio and enclosed 2 car garage with epoxy floors. From this living or game room space, doors open and invite you to the pool area within a fenced in backyard should you have pets. Exterior of this wonderful home has HARIDI BOARD SIDING WITH CAULKED SEAMS for the utmost water intrusion protection. NEW Pool pump on 4' platform and A/C units on elevated 8' platforms for added peace of mind. Your backyard offers a private bridge to deeded beach access and only 4 homes from West Gulf and the beach! Garrison Flood Barriers are on order for even EXTRA Protection!! THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY SANIBEL HOME!!