1144 Blue Hill Creek Drive, KEY MARCOMarco Island, FL 34145Price: $6,850,000

Escape to your island sanctuary where one can truly get away from it all. Set on nearly one-acre with southern exposure, this incredibly private residence in Key Marco has an amazing backdrop of Barfield Bay, colorful sunrises and sunsets, the Marco Island skyline in the distance all while being surrounded by the lush preserve. This elegant, light and bright, 6,800+ air-conditioned square-foot residence over three floors with private elevator offers five en-suite bedrooms plus den(s), six-full and two-half baths, formal/informal living and dining spaces and numerous outdoor terraces where one can take in the vistas and the sights and sounds of the area's nature and wildlife. The home was masterfully built with incredible quality of construction, craftsmanship and with the really high elevation adds to the overall feeling of safety and security. Extensive updates made throughout in the recent years (list available) but the most notable would be the addition of the state-of-the-art heated saltwater swimming pool and oversized spa with expansive decking, open-air and covered space, retaining walls and an outdoor kitchen creating a spa-like, serene environment which is ideal for basking in the sun, feeling the beautiful breeze, swimming laps, reading a book or entertaining. This home is the epitome of the southwest Florida lifestyle; elegant but casual with plenty of space to unwind, sit back, relax and enjoy the view from every room and every floor. Whether watching a summer storm roll in or gazing at the stars at night- there is nothing not to fall in love with! Spacious, air-conditioned three-car garage that was renovated in 2024 with fresh paint, epoxy floors with anti-skid finish, commercial shelving/mounting hardware and a Tesla EV charger. Key Marco is a beautiful historical, gated hidden-gem community that is very private and offers direct access boat slips (assigned), tennis/pickleball, fitness and community center. The quiet and tranquility are what beckons people here and yet, you are within six miles to the beach, area restaurants, fitness centers, grocery and essential stores, additional shopping and more. This home has been lovingly maintained by the owners and is a must-see to truly appreciate everything it has to offer.