18647 Ives Dr, Estero, FL 33928

Welcome to your dream home in the sought-after gated community of Verdana Village! This meticulously upgraded 3-bedroom + den, 3-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and resort-style living. The open-concept floor plan features a spacious great room, crown molding in the main living area, and elegant tile flooring throughout. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with quartz countertops, a large island, walk-in pantry, custom backsplash, and smart appliances—including a Samsung dishwasher and GE front-loading washer/dryer with UltraFresh vent system. The Kohler kitchen faucet offers a lifetime warranty, and a reverse osmosis system is installed at the sink, as part of a whole-home water filtration system. The primary suite offers a spa-like en-suite bath with dual vanities, a rain shower, and a walk-in closet with custom built-ins. Each bathroom includes a bidet. Additional thoughtful upgrades include a screened-in front porch, overhead garage storage, laundry room cabinetry with a custom counter/stand, upgraded hurricane-impact front door, and two stylish accent walls. Step outside to your private backyard oasis featuring a custom saltwater pool and spa with a concrete subdeck, auto-filler, Wi-Fi-controlled gas heater, and color-changing LED lights. The pool cage is equipped with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi-enabled up/down lighting, and the exterior of the home is enhanced with solar-powered, color-changing uplighting. Over $30,000 in improvements also include enhanced landscaping and a 20-panel solar energy system for improved efficiency and savings. Residents of Verdana Village enjoy some of the most exciting and diverse amenities in Southwest Florida. In addition to a zero-entry resort-style pool, spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, the community also features indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball courts, a full-size indoor basketball court, a movement studio for yoga and fitness classes, and a bocce ball court. The Drift Restaurant, Craft Lounge, Paradise Pool Bar, and café with outdoor seating offer year-round dining and social opportunities. Families will love the playground, large sports field, and dog park, while professionals and hobbyists alike will enjoy access to private meeting rooms, clubhouses, and on-site management. With The Shoppes at Verdana Village—including a Publix and additional retail—right in the community, convenience is built in. Located near I-75, RSW Airport, FGCU, top-rated schools, shopping, and dining, this home offers a rare opportunity to live luxuriously with all the comforts and conveniences that you can imagine!