COASTAL LUXURY WITH DIRECT GULF ACCESS, BOAT LIFT & DEEP-WATER CANAL FRONTAGE! As an added Bonus you can buy the lot next door for 200k if purchased with the house. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the impressive curb appeal featuring a GRAND COLUMNED ENTRANCE, DOUBLE DRIVEWAY, new IMPACT-RATED FRONT DOOR, and elevated construction designed for coastal living. Inside this 3 bedroom + office, 2 bathroom custom home is soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and breathtaking canal views create a bright, open coastal atmosphere. At the heart of the home is a true CHEF'S KITCHEN designed to impress with a MASSIVE GRANITE CENTER ISLAND with pendant lighting, CUSTOM WOOD CABINETRY WITH CROWN MOLDING, decorative glass-front display cabinets, subway tile backsplash, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, a custom range hood, and a large PANTRY CABINET COMPLETE WITH PULL-OUT STORAGE DRAWERS. The charming bay window breakfast nook overlooks the water, creating the perfect place to start your day while enjoying peaceful canal views. The spacious great room is designed for entertaining with expansive three-panel pocket sliding glass doors leading to an oversized screened lanai that stretches almost the entire rear of the home. The luxurious primary suite offers real hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings, private lanai access, a 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS with built-in organization, and a spa-inspired bath complete with a dual sink vanity, GARDEN/JETTED TUB, and a walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling tile and built-in bench seating. Two spacious guest bedrooms also feature vinyl flooring and share an updated guest bath with a tub/shower combo and granite vanity. A dedicated OFFICE/DEN with built-in desks and cabinetry provides the perfect work-from-home space or location for a FUTURE ELEVATOR. Additional interior features include a large laundry room with built-in cabinetry and utility sink as well as interior and exterior access to the ground level. The lower level offers an incredible 8-CAR TANDEM GARAGE with workshop space and room for boats, golf carts, kayaks, fishing gear, and all your waterfront toys. Outdoor amenities include an outdoor shower, outdoor sink, custom entertaining station with natural wood countertop, paver patio, fenced backyard, and low-maintenance landscaping. The oversized backyard is perfect for a FUTURE POOL. Boaters will love the impressive dock package featuring a stationary dock, floating dock, 61 feet of waterfront and a 6,000 LB BOAT LIFT with BRAND NEW MOTORS. From your backyard, enjoy quick access to the Gulf for offshore fishing, island hopping, waterfront restaurants, scalloping, and unforgettable sunset cruises. Additional upgrades to the home include a new Roof, AC, and tankless hot water heater in 2022 which result in home owners insurance of less than 2000 dollars per year and an added bonus, the FLOOD INSURANCE IS TRANSFERABLE at 709 dollars per year. Located in one of Hernando Beach's most desirable waterfront neighborhoods, you'll enjoy NO HOA, SHORT-TERM RENTALS ALLOWED, golf-cart-friendly streets, waterfront restaurants, marinas, public boat ramps, and endless opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and scalloping. Conveniently located near Weeki Wachee Springs, the Weeki Wachee River, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the Suncoast Parkway for easy access to Tampa.