5011 BAY STATE RD Palmetto, FL 34221

If you like boating and fun in the Florida sunshine, you will love this Ruth Richmond-designed mid-century style 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with custom boat dock, lift, davits, and 116 ft seawall in the Bay Colony - Palmetto Skyway neighborhood, known for its wide canals, sailboat water and direct access to Terra Ceia Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. There are no bridges to impede your access, just jump in the boat and go! Speaking of boats, there is a low-hours Regal Bowrider (20 ft) I/O available for your Florida vacation lifestyle, sold separately. Come and see the waterfront set-up with electric, water, lift, composite dock, onsite boat storage, and night-time fish lights. Inside the home, the vintage designer details include terrazzo floors, split-plan layout, built-in features in kitchen, bathrooms, and closets, and signature crystal doorknobs. In addition, there's a spacious 27x11 ft Florida room, a built-in garage workshop and a 12x10 shed made of durable Hardie board for storage. NEW METAL ROOF 2019. A/C REPLACED 2014. Most windows on the waterside of the home have been updated to hurricane rating. Appliances stay, including Washer & Dryer. The security system can stay if you like, with home alarm and 15 cameras to record garage, exterior, and interior areas. A one-year home warranty on home appliances and a/c is available with purchase. Pets are welcome here, and for an extra fee, you can join the neighboring HOA to enjoy its dog park, boat ramp and community center bldg. Come and see this one today!