Welcome to your new home in Blackburn Estates on the Bay. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath pool home is nestled in a gated waterfront community with a floating dock for kayak or paddleboard launch. A large foyer and bright living area cheerfully welcome your guests. The spacious living room has a wall of sliders to open out to the beautiful pool area with private preserve views. Serenity is the mood set in the dining nook adjoining the well-designed kitchen for those who like to cook and entertain at the same time. Features of the gourmet kitchen include custom cabinetry, granite counters, Thermador appliances, wine cooler and walk-in pantry. Sumptuous comfort and coziness characterize the master suite with dual closets, roomy bath with walk-in shower, spa garden tub and double vanities. Adding to this impressive home is the study located just off the master suite with handsome coffered ceilings. The split floor plan offers privacy for all with an oversized 3rd bedroom with double closets and French doors that lead out to the spacious pool area where you'll enjoy outdoor entertaining around the heated pool and under your comfortable cabana with summer kitchen complete with gas grill, refrigerator and storage. Even though the door for the garage is a 2 car door, the garage measure 31''6" wide which is the average size of a 3 car garage. The kayak enthusiast will enjoy the neighborhood launch on the bay where you can enjoy a day out on the water meandering through the mangroves. This newer waterfront gated community is just minutes from Nokomis Beach, shopping and dining.