This 7,138 square foot estate nestled on nearly half an acre of canal front water in the heart of nokomis, florida features an elevated primary living area design, in accordance with flood zone requirments and engineered beyond the standard 160 mph wind speed to 180 mph wind speed, complete with fiberglass impact rated doors vinyl impact energy star windows exterior block and stucco construction stucco finished exterior ceilings for easy maintenance, whole house standby generator and underground electric service from fp&l just to mention a few of the many upgraded features this home has. The 500 gallon underground propane tank runs the grill fire pit generator and kitchen range. The owner/builder is a native floridian, very familiar with hurricanes and built this home not only to survive a hurricane, but live comfortably afterwards. The irrigation system is on generator backup and can be used to supply non potable water to the home until public utilities are restored. Once inside this beautiful home, the warm hickory hardwood staircase with led step lighting greets you as you make your way up to the elevated main living area of the home. The main living area features hickory hardwood flooring coffered ceilings open floor plan 8 foot doors throughout custom wood trim and casings and so much more. The kitchen features translucent granite countertops over and under cabinet led lighting stone backsplash hidden walk in pantry (very unique) energy star graphite fingerprint resistant appliances gas cook top and dedicated coffee maker water line with under the sink r/o system. The features and attention to detail on this home are amazing but you can't truly appreciate it without seeing it in person. The canal with concrete seawall provides deep water access to lyons bay and the gulf of america. Partial views of lyon bay can be seen from the front balcony. The owner installed a dedicated electric subpanel and gas line for a future pool should you decide to install one along with conduit and water to seawall for a boat lift. If location is important to you then consider the 5 minute walk to nokomis beach and 5 minute drive to i 75. Downtown venice shopping and restaurants are just a 5 minute drive away as well. Don't miss out on this amazing home built with both form and function in mind. Schedule your private showing today! !