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Some homes simply exist. Others are designed to be experienced. Set within the gates of Miromar Lakes—a nationally awarded waterfront community—this architecturally modern home offers a rare blend of clean design, advanced construction, and access to one of Southwest Florida's most exclusive amenity lifestyles. Built in 2020, the home showcases intentional living at every turn. Ten-foot impact-rated iron doors lead into a voluminous interior defined by clean lines, natural light, and a floating staircase that anchors the space with sculptural presence. A private elevator adds ease across two levels, where the open floor plan balances flow with function. The kitchen is expertly equipped for everyday living or entertaining on any scale. Double-thick quartz countertops, a waterfall-edge island, hidden pantry, and appliances by Wolf, Monogram, and Asko elevate the experience. Oversized tile flooring, custom cabinetry, soft-close drawers, and curated lighting enhance both form and function. Retreat to a primary suite that combines lake views with privacy. Details include a custom wall molding, tray ceiling, motorized window treatments, and a custom closet with integrated washer and dryer. The en-suite bath delivers a spa-like escape with a freestanding tub, dual vanities, and frameless walk-in shower. Upstairs, a vaulted loft, den, and guest accommodations provide space to grow, host, or work from home. Every finish speaks to quality—solid-core doors, impact glass, and smart mechanical systems throughout. The outdoor space is equally curated: a saltwater gas-heated pool and spa with waterfall, fire pit, and deck jets, all framed by shellstone pavers and a panoramic Clearview enclosure. The lanai's tongue-and-groove ceiling, summer kitchen, and hurricane-rated motorized screens extend your lifestyle outdoors in comfort and security. The insulated three-car garage features epoxy flooring, overhead storage, impact-rated doors, and a Mitsubishi mini-split system. Natural gas powers the home's core systems, adding efficiency and convenience. Ownership at Miromar Lakes includes access to a 700-acre lake, white-sand beach, championship golf, tennis, dining, spa and fitness center, and an award-winning clubhouse. Set in a community known for excellence and designed for those who expect more, this home offers a refined way of living that's both effortless and enduring. Miromar Lakes is also conveniently located near Southwest Florida International Airport, top-rated healthcare, luxury shopping, dining, and cultural destinations—offering seamless access to everything that matters.

After Ian had his way with this charming original Island cottage, circa 1956, located down on the east end of the island, by the Lighthouse, this home was reimagined for today's lifestyle and conditions, but has still maintained its classic Sanibel ambience. In collaboration with an island architect and an award winning contractor, this home was designed with the Sanibel lifestyle in mind. The ground level portion of this house was taken down to the studs and completely rebuilt, including a new slab, where the dining room now sits. New walls, new framing, new sub floors, new interior doors, new porcelain tile flooring, new electrical wiring, including panel, new plumbing, new ductwork, new HVAC new impact exterior doors and windows throughout the whole house. Brand new kitchen was solid wood, custom-made cabinets, quartz countertops with a stunning island, new stainless steel appliances, beautiful crown molding throughout, new lighting fixtures that add a special ambience to this amazing property. The exterior improvements include new, hardie board siding, and soffits, Outlookers installed, Bahama Shutters, new structural framing on all exterior windows, new 6 K gutters, exterior waterproofing, garage was leveled and finished, new automatic garage door installed. Venturing up the stairs to the second story, which was unscathed by Ian, we have another 1500+ SF of living area which encompasses two bedrooms and two baths. The main master is HUGE and reminds one of a Tribeca loft, with living and sleeping areas conjoined, that gives a unique vibe to this fabulous layout. The master bath is spacious with double sinks, separate soaking tub and walk in shower. On a whimsical note, the guest bath is designed after the infamous Bubble Room in Captiva and is certainly a conversation piece. All the flooring upstairs has been replaced with porcelain tile. Off the loft area is an alluring lanai and a great spot to unwind after a busy day of shelling. The saltwater pool was completely refinished and re-tiled, all new pool equipment, including pool heater, new screens on pool cage, new travertine marble tiles in and around pool and patio. The Landscaping on this property was specifically redesigned and graded to prevent flooding and to establish multiple drainage areas using berms and a riprap border around the perimeter, including newly planted Buttonwood trees that surround the property. Native plants were installed, preserving the natural beauty of the property and its location. And all new sprinkler system was installed. All new drywall on the first floor, 4 feet down was replaced with PVC drywall that can be easily removed, cleaned and reinstalled. The home has been well-thought-out and has kept in step with the current climate situation. Located on a shell drive with just little literally steps to the to the bay or gulf and a two minute walk to the shops and restaurants. This property is really something special!

Amid the untouched landscapes of Sanibel Island, where nature and architecture quietly coexist, lies a rare estate designed not just to respect its surroundings but to elevate them. Casa de Joewood is more than a home, it is a refined expression of place, purpose and preservation. Set nearly an acre deep along the edge of Sanibel's protected Gulfside Park, this private retreat is veiled from the road, offering seclusion and soul-stirring proximity to nature. The home's orientation, expertly imagined by architect Joyce Owens and realized by architect Edgar Burton, follows the arc of the sun and the rhythm of the seasons. Crafted with hurricane-rated concrete construction in 2016, impact glass and a standing seam metal roof, it is at once resilient and resolute. Within, the architecture unfolds with deliberate grace. A reverse floor plan raises the kitchen, great room, dining room and lanai to the treetops, capturing sunlight and Gulf breezes. The treetop elevation of the main floor and an abundance of windows capture the spectacular Gulf views to the south and in the other directions, views of the tropical hammock preserve lands and the island beyond. English oak engineered floors add warmth, while an elevator connects every level with ease. Each element of the home invites the outdoors in, calm, sun-soaked and endlessly serene. Perhaps the most poetic feature of Casa de Joewood is what lives just outside its walls. Named for the endangered Joewood Trees that flourish here, Sanibel's symbolic plant and a rarity throughout the state. The home's grounds are a living gallery of native flora and fauna. A gopher tortoise burrow is among match weed, osprey return to the nesting pole each season and butterflies emerge quietly from their stone-hinged chrysalises in the sculptural gardens. This is more than landscaping, it is habitat, heritage and homage. Deeded beach access, a gas-heated pool with elevated equipment and artisanal furnishings curated for the space complete the offering. Offered mostly furnished, this is a rare opportunity to own a legacy estate that aligns environmental stewardship with architectural artistry.