From the moment you step into this private oasis of a home, you will be astounded by the views over the water on Clam Bayou situated on the west end of Sanibel Island and directly across from the Gulf of Mexico. Boat on over to the cut-thru created by the shifting sands or boat around the backwaters of the bayou. This stretch of the island provides you with low-populated sugar soft and shell-laden beaches and showcases nature at its best! Osprey, manatees, all sorts of fish; mangrove snapper and more are right out your back door! Grandfathered rights to install your own private boat dock. The owners even installed their own osprey perch and it is frequented by osprey families! The 3-story building has plenty of ground floor entertainment space along with 2 floors of living area. The private primary suite with additional bedroom or den/office takes up the entire 3rd floor and has with its own gas fireplace. From this floor you will be delighted with the massive deck for private dining, bird and nature gazing and many other activities. The middle floor living area provides the ultimate experience in water views from every window with a large screened lanai for your entertaining pleasure along with summer kitchen. The gathering room comes with a gas fireplace and massive deck with summer kitchen area. Peace of mind in this home is provided courtesy of newer appliances, private elevator to all floors, newer generator, new a/c's, newer metal roof, new water heater, new carpet being installed, all new interior paint, electric shutters and hurricane impact doors + windows. If you can tear yourself away from the views, whether sunrises or sunsets, you will enjoy all the other things the area has to offer. The White Heron subdivision, which has no HOA dues, is in close proximity to all the gorgeous west-end beaches of Sanibel & Captiva, the Sanctuary Golf Club which is just minutes away, and miles of bike and walking paths. It doesn't get better than this! Make plans to come see & buy this home soon!