5197 ANCHORAGE Drive Welcome to island country living in this beautiful, lovingly maintained 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home in St. James City! With nearly 2100 square feet, this home features a spacious living and dining area with tile floors, high ceilings, and decorative shelving. The kitchen has granite counter tops, tiled backsplash, new refrigerator in 2022, large sink, breakfast bar, and plenty of cabinets with new doors, panels, hinges, and hardware. Sliding glass doors in the living room open to the covered lanai/sitting area by the pool bringing the outside in, great for entertaining, enjoying your morning coffee, or an evening cocktail. Spend the warm Florida days relaxing in the screened in pool or sitting in the sun on the pool deck overlooking the large private backyard. New pool pump, heater, and light. There is a remodeled pool bath, an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, and storage room for all your pool toys. The split bedroom floor plan is perfect for when friends and family come to visit. The primary bedroom has beautiful hardwood floors, two walk-in closets, and an en suite bathroom with a double sink vanity and large tiled walk in shower. There are two nice size guest bedrooms, plus a den that would make a great office, craft room, or 4th bedroom, also with beautiful hardwood floors. The laundry room with shelving and a stainless steel tub sink, is conveniently located off the garage and kitchen. New roof and hot water heater in February 2022. Horseshoe driveway and 2 car garage. With approximately an acre and a third of land, this property offers plenty of room to spread out and park boats, RVs, golf carts, and all of your recreational toys, or build additional storage sheds, garages, or pole barn. This home is high and dry so NO flooding during any of the hurricanes. Conveniently located near the center of the island, you are not far from grocery stores, shopping, restaurants. And just a quick drive to boat ramps and marinas giving you access to the Intracoastal and Gulf of Mexico beaches. Being sold partially furnished, schedule your appointment today and start enjoying SW Florida living!