328 Useppa, Useppa Island, FL 33924

The approach to this grand, casually elegant home atop the highest point on Useppa Island takes you through luscious vegetation, under a huge vine-bedecked ancient Live Oak, up wide stairs to a magnificent entry to split level comfort. Designed to provide ample room for large family gatherings and active socializing with quiet, personal, private spaces. 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths with the master suite on the third floor, boasting 360-degree windows with views across the ICW and Pine Island Sound and is within earshot of the Gulf. Shaded by Live Oaks from bright morning rays, enjoy spectacular westerly sunset views. The first and second floors feature deep, wraparound porches. The great room takes up the 2nd floor with a large dining area, kitchen and seating areas with room to play games, sit by the fire or just watch sea birds sail by. Four bedrooms on the lower level share 2 baths and wraparound decks. The floor below is an open decked area for storage or expansion. If you are looking for togetherness with privacy, seclusion but quick access, a community that is active, casual, small and reminiscent of days of old but without obligatory mores, look at this property.