The owners knew they were going to buy this house before they even walked through it! They fell in love with the pool house and its heated pool where you can swim all year round and never be affected by sun or rain or wind! Once they saw the house, they knew they would also enjoy the outdoor life with a freshwater canal system and plenty of fishing. And, when they realized the property can be used as two separate residences, they never made another mortgage payment. The rental income from tenants on the bottom floor paid the mortgage. The current owners occupy the second floor which has ample living and dining spaces, two large bedrooms and a bath, full kitchen and a screened porch. There are lots of options for the bottom floor which has one bedroom and bath and a living and dining area and kitchen. The downstairs can be accessed through the front door, back door or use of the stairway connecting the two floors. How about a mother-in-law suite? A private master suite? A man cave? Pool table and hangout area for the family? Or an income producing property? Lots of options for the new owner! The breezeway leads to the pool house and the lanai area. Drinks and dinner on the lanai is the perfect way to end the day watching the sunset over the water. Lots of privacy as there are no homes across the canal.