WATERFRONT... FLORIDA LIVING... PRIVATE... SERENITY AWAITS in this FAIRY TALE HOME!!! Make sure you see the 3D tour/floorplan virtual tour and video links! A rare waterfront find with unmatched curb appeal, serenity and ultimate privacy on nearly an acre in Hidden Oaks. This two-story Queen Anne/Victorian-style home which features a turret, wrap-around front porch and an oversized heated pool has been dubbed by locals as the “castle house.” The spacious layout includes 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a den/4th bedroom, formal dining room or office space, an inside laundry room and 2.5 car side-facing garage. Guests enter the home to a dazzling foyer boasting a staircase and soaring ceiling. The front living room is bright and open with numerous windows and a vaulted ceiling. The back family room is the perfect place to relax with a wood-burning fireplace and French doors overlooking the pool and woods. The eat-in kitchen overlooks the family room and has granite countertops, stainless appliances and a center island. The generous master suite features a rounded sitting area, a relaxing garden tub, shower, and new double sink vanity and floor tile. Step outside to really experience this unique home and its tranquil Florida surroundings. The oversized screened lanai has plenty of room for entertaining and a large covered area to escape the sun. Take a dip in the beautiful 36X16 heated SALT WATER pool with Pebble-Tec finish. Explore your wooded backyard with soaring palm trees and 120 linear feet of waterfront. A new concrete/paver sundeck, stairs, and lighted walkway lead you to the firepit by the water! Go camping at home, spend nights roasting s'mores by the firepit, catch some fish, or launch a kayak and explore the waterways. Install a dock and keep your boat behind your house for family adventures with access to the Gulf in about 45 minutes. Hidden Oaks also features a community boat dock and ramp, low HOA fees and NO CDD! Some updates include a newly installed concrete bridge and walkway with pavers in 2021, a new roof in 2019 with a 10-year manufacturer warranty, new front porch tile in 2020, new upstairs carpet in 2019, and a resurfaced pool and deck in 2017. This hidden gem is perfect for families and nature lovers who seek privacy and space. Just minutes from Fort Hamer Park & Boat Ramp, Lakewood Ranch, I-75 and a short drive to local beaches. Don't wait; this home is the perfect escape and will be sure to leave you amazed!