RECENTLY ELEVATED. FULLY RENOVATED. TURNKEY FURNISHED. Welcome to the Serene Mermaid on the island of Useppa. This corporate retreat or private beach home has been carefully crafted to make this island home a place like no other and features 6 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths, 5 balconies. The home flows seamlessly to ensure hosted gatherings, large or small, are truly memorable with panoramic views of breathtaking sunsets, Intracoastal Waterway and Pine Island Sound. This home has been fully RENOVATED in 2018 which includes raising the home above flood elevation with steel reinforcement beams that creates new under building storage for golf carts and converts the first floor as new living space. Additional renovation includes new impact windows and doors throughout, hurricane shutters, metal roof, kitchen, baths, wet bar, tongue and groove wood ceilings, tile and wood flooring, re-wired & electrical panels, re-plumbed with PEX plumbing system, spray foam in the attic ceiling, 2 tankless water heaters, 5 new HVACs, Ipe outdoor decking and much more. The second floor is the primary living space and features a gourmet kitchen with sophisticated appliances, propane range, range hood, majestic granite and quartzite countertops, and an abundance of custom cabinetry. The large great room flows from the kitchen and features soaring wood ceilings with wood beams and sets the tone for entertaining with a large dining area, game table and living room with a wood burning fireplace. Retreat to the expansive wrap around balcony to watch magnificent sunsets over the Bay or prepare the evening’s cuisine at the outdoor kitchen. The substantial master suite consumes the third floor to provide an unparalleled view of the water through a wall of windows, two balconies, large walk-in closet, and an oversized bath with a large walk-in shower, garden tub and a lengthy dual vanity. The first floor consists of a family room with a wet bar featuring a 2.5” thick hand-crafted cypress countertop, ice machine, bar & wine refrigerators, three bedrooms, two full baths, one of TWO laundry rooms, and a beautiful, screened balcony. This home is unique because of the new steel reinforced ELEVATION to create substantial under the building storage for golf carts, bicycles, kayaks, or paddle boards, and features a shower to rinse off the saltwater after a day of boating. Useppa Island is a tranquil and private retreat featuring some of the most unique tropical landscaping with walking paths, and surrounded by world renowned fishing and boating. It has been known for luxury resorts and is home to the Useppa Island Club that has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, due to its archaeological significance. Amenities include a marina, restaurant, bar, community pool, tennis courts, manicured grass to land a helicopter, croquet, fitness room, and museum. Golf carts are the source of transportation on the island; no cars are allowed. Useppa is steeped in history that includes the Calusa Indians who inhabited the island for 10,000 years. Legend has it that in the 1700s, a pirate kidnapped a Spanish princess and imprisoned her on Useppa and the isle came to be known as “Joseffa’s Island. With controlled access and accessibility the enchanted island is approached by boat, ferry, seaplane or helicopter. Island life and Serene Mermaid, this is what DREAMS are made of. Copy and paste the following link in your browser for the luxury video: https://vimeo.com/603532337/60a4c12801