One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Enter a home that feels like a quiet triumph. Every curve, every beam, every room of this award-winning Sanibel model is designed to celebrate beauty, function, and the moments that matter most. Known affectionately as “The Castle,” this French Country–inspired masterpiece once captured the state's heart, winning Best Model Home in Florida and a Parade of Homes Grand Award. But its true glory lies in how effortlessly it welcomes life. Step through arched double metal doors into a foyer that opens to a sunlit great room, where gatherings unfold as easily as the breeze that drifts through the pocket corner sliding glass doors to the gorgeous, heated pool with travertine decking. The gourmet kitchen with natural gas, has a beautiful hidden pantry, gas range, pot filler and stainless KitchenAid suite, anchors the heart of the home. Each space flows naturally into the next: from the elegant dining area framed in warm beams to the covered terrace where laughter lingers by the sparkling blue pool and water bowls shimmer at dusk. The lanai even has hookups for a luxury, natural gas Summer kitchen! Inside, craftsmanship whispers through coffered ceilings, iron staircase railings, and tall crown moldings. The first-floor guest/in-law suite and is sure to please with a full bathroom and back door to the stunning pool. Upstairs, the owner's retreat is a sanctuary entered through a rotunda foyer, complete with a round spa bath, generous walk-in closet, and private balcony where mornings begin in quiet light. Even the 3rd bedroom has a balcony for your teens quiet evenings, homework or just chatting with friends. All balconies are maintenance free and made of Trex! No painting and no fading! Here, every detail feels intentional. The balance of grandeur and intimacy, of architectural precision and human warmth, turns this home into something far greater than a showpiece. It becomes a setting for a life well-lived.