The resort of your dreams is waiting for you in your own spectacular, secluded backyard in the prestigious gated community of The Hermitage. A homeowner’s dream come true, it is nestled between two high-end gated communities: Cape Harbour, and Tarpon Point Marina. This is where you belong as you indulge in your own backyard lanai hideaway. This property includes the highly sought after buildable vacant lot next store. The outdoor living area 90-foot by 63-foot-features an oversized heated swimming pool and spa complete with fountain and sun shelf. The summer kitchen has a granite bar, ice machine, and barbecue grill. With Southwest exposures, the property is perfect for family gatherings come together to enjoy breathtaking awe-inspiring sunsets to make lifetime memories. Built in 2009, the 6,935 sqft home with a huge 18,798 gross sqft features seven possible bedrooms, five full baths and two half-baths. Perfect for boating enthusiasts, the property has the closest boating access to open water in Cape Coral. There are three docks, two boat lifts with enough open seawall to fit a 100' yacht. Privacy extends beyond the canal to a mangrove preserve. The brick paver driveway leads to the oversized three-car garage with epoxy floors. The garage bay is 700 square feet with one bay that is 25.5 feet deep. You’ll fall in love as you set eyes on the captivating teak and rosewood front door. Carved in Thailand, it sets the stage as you enter the home, a wood enthusiast’s fantasy. Three master carpenters designed and constructed magnificent wood creations throughout the home, including two floor to ceiling wood paneled studies. Extensive woodwork is everywhere, including the living room’s coffered ceiling; the beechwood flooring downstairs, the downstairs’ office and upstairs study; and the formal dining room’s extensive double-tray ceiling. The chef of the home will delight in the fabulous kitchen. It boasts a standout aquarium window, an island with two sinks, a Wolf six-burner gas range, KitchenAid appliances, and a large walk-in pantry. A second aquarium window adorns the first-floor master suite with his-and-her closets and built-in shelves. The master ensuite bath features a large shower with two shower heads and bench. Relax and soak in the jetted jacuzzi soaking tub. Also downstairs are two large guest suites, each with ensuite bath and separate A/C controls. A laundry room with one washer, two dryers and folding station. Five additional rooms and two bathrooms are upstairs. The study has a large balcony overlooking the pool and preserve. A spiral staircase leads to the third-floor crow’s nest, perfect for getting sun any time of day.. This home is meticulously maintained and landscaped. All new and updated amenities include roof, gutters, hurricane shutters, pool equipment, pool safety cover, irrigation and sod, impact-resistant windows and doors, generator, and Kevlar hurricane shades. Start living in your own private paradise.