6225 BAYSIDE DRIVE

Welcome to Sea Forest at Gulf Harbors, where waterfront living meets unparalleled luxury! This exquisite two-story home offers an exclusive retreat in a community that boasts a wealth of amenities, including a clubhouse, community pool, hot tub, BBQ zone, tennis courts, boat ramp, and a private Beach Club. As you step into this spacious residence, you'll be greeted by the warmth of natural light dancing across recently refinished red oak wood flooring. The main living area on the second floor features an expansive, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, creating an inviting and airy atmosphere. The high-end kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with beveled wood cabinetry, a generous expanse of granite counters, and a stainless steel appliance package. The breakfast bar offers a perfect spot for casual meals, while the adjacent dining area, set in a charming bay window with matching granite window sills, provides an ideal space for more formal gatherings. The substantial living room is a focal point, boasting a wood-burning fireplace, a mounted TV, and triple pocket sliders that open to a covered and screened lanai. For those who love outdoor living, open the sliders to expand your living space and enjoy the refreshing breeze. The lower level of this home is a versatile bonus area that could serve as a guest suite, games room, or home business. The sliding glass doors leading outside have been upgraded to hurricane impact standards, providing both safety and peace of mind. Generous storage options, plus a golf cart nook at the back of the 2 car garage. Step outside to discover paved walkways, tropical landscaping, and a lawn area, creating an idyllic setting to enjoy the waterfront lifestyle. The property features its own dock and boat lift, allowing you to store your boat barnacle-free and sail just minutes along the canal to the open Gulf—with no bridges to navigate. Noteworthy updates include a 2008 roof with peel-and-stick underlayment, a 2017 electrical panel upgrade, and in 2019, the installation of five new hurricane-rated sliding glass doors and a window. Owners flood insurance policy is assumable at $2611. Indulge in the serene experience of sitting on your dock, witnessing fish jumping, dolphins swimming, and occasionally encountering a friendly manatee. Whether you're a water enthusiast, a golf lover, or someone who appreciates the finer details in life, this waterfront home in Sea Forest at Gulf Harbors combines practicality with luxury to create the perfect coastal retreat.