Own your Slice of Paradise! Are you a boater? Beachgoer? Sun Worshiper? This meticulously designed elevated custom home is just 2 blocks from the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island and was built to FEMA exacting standards (allowing for the best wind and flood insurance rates). It is move-in ready incurring no damage from the recent hurricanes. With 90 feet of frontage on Watsons Bayou (one of the widest and deepest canals on Anna Maria), boaters have direct access to Anna Maria Sound and the ICW with no bridges to maneuver. This single-owner home offers an open concept great room with 3 bedrooms (2 ensuite) and 3 bathrooms. The heart of the home is the expansive kitchen which boasts a large island – perfect for meal preparation, casual dining and entertaining friends and family. The kitchen is outfitted with an abundance of cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, bar sink, ice machine and a beautiful wine cooler. The adjacent dining and family room areas form an exceptional great room with 14’ vaulted ceiling. Large sliding glass doors lead out to the upper covered deck offering an additional dining area with incredible views of Watsons Bayou and the ICW. The primary suite features an oversized bedroom with views to the Bayou and a luxurious bathroom with a rain shower. The guest suite features dual vanities and a private outdoor balcony with an abundance of sunshine. A third bedroom and bathroom along with a large laundry room complete the living level. Downstairs, step outside to the private backyard oasis where you’ll find a custom heated saltwater pool with a large sun shelf for lounging or relaxing. The pool is complete with an integrated waterfall spa and an adjacent outdoor shower room offering both hot and cold water and a changing area. The spacious covered lanai offers plenty of entertaining space for relaxing and dining. Additional outdoor amenities include a large sun dock, 10,000 pound boat lift and a fire pit. Inside on the ground level is an oversized 3-car garage with an air conditioned storage room – plenty of room for all of your pool, boat and beach toys. Contributing to lower utility bills are solar panels on the roof, foam insulation in the attic and hurricane-impact Low-E windows and doors. Schedule an appointment and this property can be your Slice of Paradise!