NEW YEAR! NEW LOWER PRICE! NEW HOME GOALS! A NEW YEAR brings fresh beginnings and this spectacular WATERFRONT POOL HOME is ready to make those dreams a reality! A Beautiful POINT LOT WATERFRONT PROPERTY, this amazing home featured in Haven Magazine, will DAZZLE YOU and PROVIDE A WELL-DESERVED RETREAT TO ESCAPE THE WINTER COLD! Pride of ownership with the Seller recently putting in over $200,000 in upgrades. The newly renovated lower level unlocks incredible possibilities with 1700 square feet of expansive flex space that is not included in the square footage including extra rooms and pool changing room and facilities and rooms to accommodate a gym, office or game room. A pre-existing elevator shaft allows for future lift installation with ease to access all three floors. This is waterfront living at its finest on the Nature Coast! Perched on a premier point lot with panoramic Gulf views from the Hernando Beach Flats, this stunning CUSTOM BUILT 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath coastal estate with a 3-car garage blends timeless luxury with relaxed waterfront living in pristine Hernando Beach - Home of the Mermaids! A private dock with a 10,000-pound boat lift and separate paddle craft dock offers instant access to all the fishing, boating and water-sports of the Nature Coast! The resort-style salt water and solar/gas heated pool is a showstopper, complete with a soaring custom aluminum cage, grotto waterfall, and lush tropical landscaping that melts seamlessly into the natural surroundings. A spacious screened pool patio is ideal for entertaining on any scale, with room for dining or watching the game together with direct access to the docks and pool. Just minutes by boat to the private community boat lift & you are OUT IN THE OPEN GULF WATERS! The home’s captivating curb appeal features columned grand steps, stately palms, and a welcoming veranda—perfect for greeting guests or inviting neighbors up for a cocktail in the connected parlor and living room. The rest of the main level welcomes you inside with soaring ceilings in a sun-drenched great room, and an open-concept kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, engineered hardwood flooring, and a generous island with breakfast bar, an over-sized butler’s pantry, dual convection ovens with microwave and a well-appointed utility room that has a sink with a view & ample storage – all add thoughtful convenience. The main-level primary suite is a retreat unto itself, offering double-door entry, bay window views, direct veranda access, and a spa-inspired bath with walk-in tile shower, alcove soaking tub, dual vanities, and a private water closet. Outdoor living is at its finest with four distinct verandas, each with its own charm—from morning coffee spots to shady retreats, sunset lounges, and a sun-drenched perch for stargazing or afternoon reading and napping. The upstairs loft offers an additional lounge and bonus area leading to two guest bedrooms and a full bath—perfect for visitors or family fun. The enormous garage has boat storage and room for cars and toys and projects with a nice workshop area and doorway to the back grill area. Built with modern coastal resilience in mind and packed with upgraded features, this extraordinary residence is the epitome of Florida waterfront living—an opportunity to be captured!