516 Kumquat Drive
Anna Maria, FL 34216

Welcome to Open Palms a Luxury Waterfront Home located on one of the few canals in the City of Anna Maria with open water access with no bridges. Although zoned for weekly rentals this property has never been rented. Built by Gagne Construction 5 years ago with detailed design collaboration with the owners here mentioned is a partial list of all the incredible features: The dock is 50' long with 30' fixed and 20' floating with tide & with movable kayak/SUP board assist bar & ladder access from fixed portion. The dock is 10' deep and has a deployable rescue ladder to canal. The city building code changed after dock was built. Now, docks cannot exceed 20' in length. Dock includes fish light, perimeter flush-mount LED safety lights, and a power pedestal with hose bib. The Golden boat lift capacity is 14,000 lbs., with normal resting height and storm height settings, and a remote control; Owner added Swingstoppers system for securing boat in hurricanes; canal-side ladder and catwalk installed for applying Swingstoppers. Seawall was completely replaced in 2016, including dead man anchors to keep seawall from leaning towards canal. The home has 30 helical piers set into the lot onto which foundation bases were poured. Rebar was set into foundation bases to extend into the masonry block structural columns, which were then filled with concrete and tied to the first course of framing for floor above ground level. Wind mitigation report from construction verifies compliance with Miami-Dade standards. Fire escape ladder and platform from 3rd floor to ground; only deployable from third floor and not accessible from ground. Propane-powered Kohler 20kW generator on 3rd-floor landing, powers A/C on main floor, microwave, refrigerators, ceiling fans throughout. Full tank (~400 gallons per code) runs it for ~10-14 days. Three stop elevator is accessible from foyer, kitchen, and sitting room. Stairs leading down to foyer/garage and from 3rd floor have built-in pocket pet/toddler doors with rare-earth magnetic catches. Kitchen appliances include GE Profile 27.9 Cu. Ft. Smart Fingerprint Resistant 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Door in Door for quick beverage access, outside filtered water/ice dispenser, control panel, and Wi-Fi accessible status indicators; GE Profile Microwave/Oven combination with Advantium technology; GE Profile Bluetooth enabled Dishwasher and GE Profile 36" Five Element, Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop in island with GE Telescopic Downdraft Exhaust Fan that is vented to outside through basement ceiling with magnetic closing, screened vent cap to discourage infiltration of pests & water during storms. The laundry room includes Samsung smart Top-load Washer, including built-in sink for pre-washing delicates; Front-load dryer that is vented to outside via a magnetic, screened vent flap to discourage pest & water infiltration during storms; custom stainless steel counter with sink & pull down, two-function faucet, drying rod; custom ceiling-height cabinets; Iron-A-Way recessed wall-mounted ironing center with task light on timer or powered off by closing cabinet door, power outlet, hot iron storage; circuit breakers (main & generator-fed circuits) with whole-house surge suppression added. Meticulously cared for the home is covered by Choice Home Warranty that is transferrable to new owner. A pre-listing inspection has been completed to insure all of the above and what is not listed can be enjoyed by you immediately.