Luxury Living Awaits at Lakehouse Cove at Waterside! Discover this better-than-new custom-built Islander model coastal home, where exquisite craftsmanship and refined finishes create a stunning, elegant interior. Located in the sought-after Lakehouse Cove community, this open-concept residence is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, offering breathtaking water and preserve views, vibrant sunsets, and complete privacy. This custom-built residence in Lakehouse Cove at Waterside offers sophisticated coastal living with water and preserve views, lush landscaping and privacy. Designed for effortless entertaining, the open-concept floor plan features a great room with custom built-ins, an electric fireplace, and full-height sliding glass doors that extend the living area to a covered outdoor loggia with expansive preserve views with numerous wildlife sightseeing opportunities and spectacular sunset views.The gourmet kitchen showcases an expansive quartz center island with seating, 20 feet of custom wood cabinetry with soft-close and pull-out drawers, a full-height tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a natural gas cooktop, a butler’s pantry and a walk-in pantry. The outdoor living area includes a saltwater heated pool with fountains and panoramic screens on all sides. A fully equipped summer kitchen and spacious covered dining and lounging areas enhance the alfresco experience. The owner’s suite is designed for comfort with a sitting area, walk-in closet and an en-suite bath featuring an oversized tiled shower with glass enclosure and dual vanities. A secondary en-suite bedroom provides private accommodations for guests. Along with a third bedroom with a walk-in closet next to the full size pool bath. A separate den with glass French doors offers a quiet workspace. Upgrades totaling $170,000 include custom millwork, shiplap accents, paneling and a bespoke feature wall in the owner’s suite. Additional highlights include impact-rated windows and doors, tray ceilings with concealed lighting, plantation shutters, tile plank flooring, an oversized three-car garage with epoxy floor, crown molding, designer fixtures and mature landscape lighting. Residents enjoy access to a resort-style amenity campus with a lakeside pool and spa, cabanas, fire pits, fitness center, clubhouse, event lawn, pickleball courts, bocce ball, kayak rentals, two dog parks and more. Nearby Waterside Place offers dining, shopping and cultural attractions, with a water taxi to Waterside Place.