About 5405 Tybee Island Drive
Gracious waterfront living awaits on an oversized, over half-acre lot in the Bay Estates community of MiraBay. Custom John Cannon Mediterranean construction and numerous updates by the current owner deliver impressive attention to detail and thoughtful design elements throughout. Designer lighting, tray ceilings and refined finishes enhance the home’s elegant interiors. Positioned on a private cul-de-sac lot with approximately 200 feet of water frontage and tropical landscaping, the property is complemented by a private dock and 20,000-pound full-service boat lift on the lagoon. Designed primarily for single-level living, the home features generous gathering spaces, including a formal living room and light-filled great room with fully retractable sliders opening to the screened lanai. An adjoining breakfast area flows into the chef’s kitchen, appointed with quartz countertops, a center island, pot filler, and Bosch and KitchenAid appliances. The formal dining room provides an intimate setting for entertaining, complemented by an adjacent entertaining bar, wine refrigeration and a generous wine cellar. The primary suite features a welcoming sitting area, seamless access to the pool terrace, dual closets and a spacious bath with dual vanities, an oversized tub and signature walk-through shower overlooking the garden. The first floor also includes two guest bedrooms, one en suite, an additional full bath with direct pool access, a large laundry room and a private den or office. Upstairs, a bonus room opens to a tranquil waterfront terrace and is joined by a fourth bedroom and full bath. Designed for Florida waterfront living, the home opens to a generous lanai with covered dining, an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, along with a heated pool and spa, creating an inviting setting for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying spectacular sunsets. The current owner has made significant improvements, including a 2025 tile roof, newer HVAC systems, tankless water heater, pool heater, and updates to the dock electrical panel, motor and cables. Additional features include a three-car garage with EV charging, a water purification system and plantation shutters. Located within a private gated enclave inside MiraBay, residents enjoy an array of community amenities, including the Club & Spa, fitness facilities, spa services, resort-style pool with waterslide, splash pad, tennis, parks, playgrounds, water recreation, a community dock and storage options. Ideally located in Apollo Beach with convenient access to shopping and dining, the property also offers connectivity throughout the greater Tampa Bay area, including Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota.
