8634 SANTA CRUZ DRIVE This is what you have been looking for in a Southwest Gulf Coast Florida Boating home. Wait! This home has an option to ASSUME a VA LOAN at 2.625! Call for important information on this opportunity. This three bedroom two bath pool home with a Den sits on the Santa Cruz Waterway which takes you directly to the Lock System out to the Charlotte Harbor. Whether fishing or exploring your journey can take you to the Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico, making this an ideal location. The bridges (10 ft high with the water depth of 6-9 feet) makes this the perfect boating experience to accommodate your Dream Boat. A Sea Wall is in place already at the home for you to envision your Dock with a Lift and is already equipped with a light post, electric and water. Rinse off after your excursion in the outdoor shower by the expansive pool area. The Lanai where you will relax by your salt water pool with a sundeck and beautiful pavers boasts a panoramic screen inviting you to the beautiful water views and the nature that abounds in the area. Inside the home is an open concept where your entertaining area unites with a kitchen that has been expanded with additional cabinetry, granite counter tops, and a four panel slider pocket door that harmoniously brings the outdoors inside. The home has porcelain tile wood plank throughout, plantation shutters and coffered ceilings. The home is a split floor plan allowing your family and guests to experience privacy and access to the pool area. Peace of mind comes with all windows and doors impact rated, spray foam insulation in the attic, an irrigation system and the home is pre-wired for a generator. The pavered driveway leads you to the three car garage and around the side of the house to the relaxing pool area. Bring your golf cart, water toys and extra cars with plenty of room to store them here. Just down the street is The Learning Garden Park, an area to gather under a pavilion with a grilling area and a plant sharing alcove for the residents to enjoy or to just take a stroll among nature. Near beaches and shopping yet secluded in a peaceful quiet neighborhood this is the home begging you to make it your personal waterfront retreat. Although the HOA is optional you may want to visit the website to see how your dues enhance your Community experience. Don’t let this one slip away! Call for your private showing.