A coastal paradise awaits as you enter one of the Southshore area’s most desirable neighborhoods. You’ll find yourself surrounded by gorgeous towering palm trees and views of the water. You may even glimpse a dolphin or manatee on your way into the cove! You can rest assured that you’re making the right choice. With two major hurricanes last year, this home stood strong and safe! With multiple marinas, access to a private neighborhood beach, a dog park, pickleball court, and two area restaurants, this gated community has everything you need immediately accessible and golfcart friendly. Situated on a large corner lot, this like-new home checks all the boxes with over fifty thousand dollars in builder upgrades. As you enter, you’re immediately greeted with wood-look tile flooring, 10-foot ceilings, 6-inch baseboards, hurricane-resistant windows and doors, recessed lighting, and tray ceilings throughout the first floor. The attention to detail makes this home truly exceptional. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen. Guests will be blown away by the top-of-the-line appliances, ample Quartz counter space for meal prep and island seating, under cabinet lighting, double ovens, a 5-burner gas range, a stainless-steel hood vent, farmhouse sink, ceiling-height cabinets with lit uppers, soft close cabinets and drawers, and a walk-in pantry to serve your every need and inspire your culinary creativity. The downstairs also features a dining space overlooking the spacious back yard, an open floor plan living space perfect for entertaining, and a den/office space with plenty of flexibility. With two sets of sliding doors, the covered and screened in lanai is massive and perfect for indoor outdoor Florida living. It is already pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen and the perfect size to create your outdoor paradise. With a larger lot than most neighbors, this home is ready for you to design the backyard of your dreams. As you climb the stairs, you’ll enter a media loft spacious enough to enjoy movie and game nights or a playroom that dreams are made of. The second floor includes two spacious bedrooms that share a bathroom with a subway tiled shower and tub, as well as convenient second floor laundry with a utility sink and cabinetry. The expansive master suite is large enough for a sitting space with a lovely view over the cove. The ensuite has a spa-like bathroom featuring dual vanities, a glass enclosed walk-in shower with dual shower heads, a private toilet closet, and a sizeable walk-in closet. Additional features include an elevated foundation, tile roof, hurricane rated windows and doors, in-wall pest tubes, epoxy flooring in the garage, interior 8ft paneled doors, recessed lighting throughout, paver front and back lanai, and expanded paver driveway. Nature lovers will appreciate the nearby parks, walking trails, access to boat clubs and deep-water marinas, endless recreational opportunities, and the proximity to both Tampa and Sarasota. This home has everything and more. Act quickly to make this home in Antigua Cove your forever home!