*NEW* updated REMODEL completed in Dec 2025, this stunning Key West–inspired retreat sits on a desirable 5 min from Collier Blvd. 2.5 acres of mature tropical beauty, offering landscaped privacy, room to expand, additional buildout and rear access potential, AND a peaceful setting on 21st St NW that will remain a dead-end, untouched by the Vanderbilt Extension. BRING YOUR BOAT & RV - A charming southern-style front porch invites you to unwind at sunset with sweet tea or wine, while inside, high-volume ceilings highlight an open great room anchored by a built-in electric fireplace with a custom travertine marble hearth and mantle. The home features all-new LVP flooring, a bright kitchen with white shaker cabinetry and quartz counters, and thoughtfully designed baths including a luxurious spa-like primary suite showcasing dramatic marble-look tile, a sleek walk-in shower with matte black fixtures, a freestanding soaking tub framed by a striking wood accent wall, rich cabinetry, and designer finishes that feel both modern and serene. Oversized bedrooms—rare in today’s new construction—provide exceptional comfort, and beyond the interior, an expansive rear pool deck offers abundant seating along with an additional screened and covered outdoor dining area for year-round enjoyment. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and incredible fruit trees including mango, longan, dragonfruit, and banana, this residence captures the essence of Florida living and is ideally located in the sought-after Gulf Coast High School zone with the added peace of mind of Flood Zone X500.