50 Buccaneer Bend, PLACIDA

Paradise Found in Cape Haze! This majestic two-story luxury waterfront estate embodies the very best of Florida living, combining timeless design with exceptional upgrades and direct access to the Gulf of America. With 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a private elevator, and an expansive resort-style pool and spa, this home is as functional as it is breathtaking. From the moment you arrive, the curb appeal captivates with mature tropical landscaping with 3 wells on site, a circular drive, new pavers, and a welcoming entry. At the water’s edge, a brand-new tiki hut and lounge area create the perfect private retreat for sunset gatherings, overlooking the wide canal with a small island beyond the dock that provides privacy from houses across the canal. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings, French doors, and walls of glass that flood the home with natural light and frame panoramic water views. The main living level offers an open-concept design blending elegance with comfort: a great room with custom built-ins and fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with Cambria quartz counters, premium appliances including LG refrigerator and two-drawer dishwasher, upgraded cabinetry, and a glass-railed covered porch for year-round indoor/outdoor living. Off the porch is a spiral staircase to the Crow's Nest with 360 views of the nearby Intercoastal waterway, Gulf, and Boca Bridge. The primary suite is a sanctuary of luxury with balcony access, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-style bath featuring soaking tub, glass shower, and dual vanities. Also off the living room is a guest bedroom with built in murphy bed and en suite bathroom. Just past the kitchen, the 2nd guest bedroom with beautiful faux paint and extra space for relaxing is ideal and the 3rd guest bedroom has a built-in murphy bed and doubles as an office with access to the lanai. Also on this side of the home is the large laundry room and shared guest bathroom. The lower level expands the lifestyle with a 38’ x 27’ bonus room opening to the pool, a full bath, a large guest suite with den/walk-in closet, a 3-car garage, and dedicated workshop/storage areas—perfect for entertaining, hobbies, or multi-generational living. Recent upgrades ensure peace of mind and modern convenience: new pavers, new panoramic two-story pool cage, new Pentair pool heater/motor/controls, new AC, new water heater, new LG & GE appliances, new lawn and landscaping, plantation shutters, designer lighting, hurricane protection, generator connection, and more. Boaters will appreciate the deep-water canal with seawall, extended dock, two boat lifts, and a brand-new jet ski lift—all just 15 minutes to open Gulf waters via the Intracoastal. As part of Cape Haze, residents also enjoy deeded beach access to Don Pedro Island, and an optional HOA with clubhouse, offering a rare combination of Gulf-front beach lifestyle and deep-water boating from your backyard. Located minutes from world-class fishing, golf, fine dining, shopping, and set within golf cart-friendly streets, this home truly captures the essence of the Southwest Florida lifestyle. Luxury. Lifestyle. Location. This home has it all. Be sure to view the full virtual tour for every detail.