SOLID WATERFRONT HOME

A favorite section of the Shores, this stretch of Alcala Drive has larger lots, more generous residences and for those lucky enough to be on the east side, Canopy Shores Park and the Intracoastal Waterway in your backyard. If this sounds inviting, welcome to 928 Alcala Drive.

With over 2,000SF, an open floor plan and 4 bedrooms, this sunny spot is ripe for new owners. With several stands of graceful trees, the beautiful backyard sits on the banks of the Park’s creek with the ICW just beyond. Enter through the leaded glass entry door and step down into the living room. Neutral wood laminate floors will complement your furnishings and sliders invite natural light inside. A semi-formal dining room is to the right with easy access to the kitchen and Florida room at the back of the house. There’s ample workspace in the kitchen for more than one person to wield the wooden spoon and you’ll lose count of the number of lower and upper cabinets. A separate counter on its own wall is great for baking projects and serving up meals buffet-style. With a tile floor, the Florida room is a great place to set up the media center where there’s ample space for a couple of seating areas, including one looking out to the water.

Step out the sliders to a terrific patio laid out so you can have your outdoor cooking station on one side and the lounging and eating area in the center and around the corner. With such a lovely yard at the water’s edge, you’ll find yourself spending a good deal of time outside. Sleeping quarters are split with three guest rooms and hall bath on one end of the house and the en-suite master on the other. Master and one additional bedroom enjoy water views as well and all the rooms are well-proportioned.

If there’s a car enthusiast or hobbyist in the family, the garage is going to be a real treat. Measuring 23′ x 20′, there’s room for cars, workbenches and whatever else you need to keep handy and the laundry area is in there too. The windows and sliders have been replaced in recent years as has the roof and there have been other updates in the interior. The floorplan is very versatile and with four bedrooms, you can have an office, a craft room or whatever private space you need and still have room for the inevitable guests who will flock when they find out where you have moved!

It’s a quick trip (just minutes) to the grocery store and other daily needs and just a bit longer to the beach or downtown. Bring the binoculars and bird book with you!

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