490 CREEK LANE DRIVE

"Old Florida" charm can still be found here in this UPDATED CREEKFRONT HOME! With over 177 ft of New Seawall (2024) plus a Trex dock directly on Gottfried Creek, you'll have the privilege of seeing wildlife every day, from eagles and osprey to manatees basking in the warmer creek waters.
The downstairs has just been restored, from the polishing of the Terrazzo flooring to an all new kitchen, featuring updated WOOD raised face cabinetry w/QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS complete with a stainless appliance package including: double door refrigerator, built in microwave, smooth top stove, and dishwasher. (all Frigidaire). There's a built in pantry, plus a breakfast nook with French doors opening onto the lanai. The L-shaped living/dining room has two ceiling fans, and sliding glass doors opening on to the lanai, with a great view of the creek as soon as you walk in the front door! The Guest bedroom is downstairs and features a wall closet and ceiling fan. The Guest Bath is very "retro" with combo tub/shower and updated vanity w/solid surface countertop, lighting and mirror. The Den could quite easily be a 3rd bedroom or an office with a set of new sliding glass doors to the pool area plus French doors to the Florida room. There's storage under the stairs which could serve as the closet. The Florida room is vinyl enclosed and makes a great "SUN PORCH", perfect for reading a book or taking an afternoon siesta. Upstairs, you'll find a loft area - your imagination can picture how you could use this area! The spacious Primary bedroom has two walk in closets, ceiling fan, and balcony with a view of the creek. There's also a stack washer/dryer upstairs so no need to lug your laundry up and down the stairs. The Primary bath is set up for ultimate relaxation with a jetted tub, separate Roman shower with dual shower heads and seat, privacy commode and an updated vanity with dual basins. The one car garage also has hookups for washer and dryer, utility sink and automatic garage door opener. Enjoy the pool all year long, surrounded by a new POOL CAGE (2023). The 5 zone sprinkler system keeps that landscaping looking good all year long, and there's a shed for storing your garden supplies. 6' Wood fence provides privacy in your backyard! Roof was new in 2023, along with guttering. Home has both rolldown hurricane shutters and accordion shutters. Zoned Central heat/air to keep you comfortable both upstairs and down, and there's also two water heaters, so no shortage of hot water! This is the perfect location for a flats boat - it's two bridges out to Lemon Bay, with a scenic boat ride down Gottfried Creek. By car, you are in the middle of town, and just minutes to shopping, restaurants and area beaches! ADDED BONUS: this home is eligible to join the Englewood Gardens Beach Club, which has a PRIVATE BEACH and CLUBHOUSE. There is an additional fee and there is a waiting list for this club. This is a very unique home on a gorgeous homesite - call today for your appointment to see it!