$1,699,000

On Sanibel, the best days often begin and end near the water. In Butterknife, that rhythm comes with a level of privacy and convenience found nowhere else along West Gulf Drive. The only gated community on this coveted island corridor, Butterknife is a private enclave of just 34 homesites, with… Read More gated streets and deeded beach access for pedestrians and golf carts. Set approximately 344 feet from the community's deeded beach access, this turnkey-furnished beach house offers 3,634 square feet of air-conditioned living space with five bedrooms and three full baths. Built in 2015 by Seacoast Cottage Company, the residence captures a relaxed coastal character through bamboo plank accents along vaulted ceilings, generous gathering spaces and an elevator connecting all three levels. Above it all, a rooftop observation deck creates a private perch for Gulf views and the changing colors of the Sanibel sky. The kitchen is designed for everything from mornings after a beach walk to evenings spent entertaining, with custom-stained cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, farmhouse sink, wine cooler, KitchenAid appliances, cooktop and microwave drawer. The home is offered turnkey furnished, including a fully equipped kitchen, making the transition to island living refreshingly simple. Recent improvements add another layer of value. A standing-seam metal roof, irrigation system and hurricane-rated garage doors were added in 2023. Hurricane-rated windows and doors complement the home's Hardie board exterior. The setting extends the lifestyle well beyond the residence. Butterknife's newly completed sports and fitness facility features tennis, multiple pickleball courts, a sports and basketball court and a shaded observation area with seating. The community pool is approximately 111 feet from the property. For those who envision a private pool, the property's 10,000 square feet of allowable impervious and developed-area coverage provides room for that possibility, subject to applicable approvals. There is also a compelling replacement-cost perspective. Based on an estimated $400,000 homesite value and approximately $1.8 million to construct a 3,634-square-foot residence, or about $495 per square foot, the estimated replacement basis is at least $2.2 million. Here, the appeal is as much about what is already in place as what surrounds it: a furnished beach house, gated island setting, recreation just outside the door and the Gulf only a short walk or golf cart ride down a private community path. Read Less

Courtesy of Jeff Burns, Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, 239-472-2735.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Aug 31, 2026

Property Type

Single Family

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

3,634

Lot Size

0.47 Acres

Year Built

2015

MLS Number

2260617

Additional Details

Property Access

Paved, Private, Private Maintained

Appliances & Equipment

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Wall Oven Elec, Washer, Wine Cooler

Building

Built in 2015, 3,634 approx living sqft, 6,201 total sqft, 1 building, Const. Complete, Elevated, Frame, Piling Wood

Community

Deeded Beach Access, Pickleball, Picnic Area, Pool Community, Tennis Community, See Remarks

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air/Cooling

Doors

Impact Resistant Doors, Wind Rated Garage Door, Storm Protection All

Floors

Tile Floor

Water Features

City

Heating

Central Heat

Interior Features

See Remarks, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot

0.47 acres, 20,614 lot sqft

Miscellaneous

Beach Access, Composite Deck, See Remarks

Parking

Auto Garage Opener(s), Double Garage, Under Bldg, See Remarks

Property

Lawn/Garden, Part Gulf View, Tennis Court, See Remarks, None/Not Applicable

Roof

Metal, See Remarks

Sewer

City

Taxes

Tax amount: $15,360, Tax year: 2025

Windows

Impact Resistant Windows, Storm Protection All

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