1641 E Central Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32952

MOTIVATED SELLER! Dream waterfront retreat. PREMIUM location on wide canal with NO BRIDGES to the Banana River, OCEAN ACCESS in 15 minutes. NO CAST IRON PIPES. Solid sea wall. IMPACT front door. This waterfront home has a circular driveway surrounded with lush tropical plantings, incl. palms, hibiscus, coconut and avocados. Pass through the foyer and be prepared for the views! 3 sets of patio doors (with metal accordion hurricane shutters) stretch across the home's south-facing rear wall overlooking the re-surfaced sparkling pool, lanai, terraces, and 60ft boardwalk along the canal where manatee and dolphin pass. Fully fenced, the back garden offers a private tropical retreat incl. secluded covered side patio, designated gardens, and custom-built wood-frame metal-clad shed with reproduction historical metal shingles. Inside enjoy the views thanks to the open floor plan between granite countertops, certified KCMA oak cabinets, gas range, coquina fireplace Then open the 9' patio doors facing the pool and let paradise in! All communal living areas have 18" tile, recessed lighting, new arch-top doors, 6" base molding, and new ceiling fans. You'll appreciate this concrete block home's split bedroom plan with guest bedrooms/home office at the east end while the master suite is located on the west. Bathrooms have been remodeled w/new tile and walk-in showers. All windows replaced with Anderson thermo-pane, vinyl-clad windows, each fitted for custom metal-panel hurricane shutter system. Separate laundry room w/gas dryer, large storage area, new HVAC, tankless water heater. Metal roof system is in excellent condition: Heavy-duty 24 Gauge Galvalume, Snap-lock 16" Seams (no exposed screws). Many more upgrades in this well-cared for home so make your appointment to view it today!