Situated in the seclusion of Florida's Palm Island lies The Heron one of the region's most pristine waterfront estates. This exceptional residence offers four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms within 5264 square feet of living space, featuring extensive interior and exterior upgrades and over 2.5 acres of lush grounds on the Intracoastal with gorgeous water views, a private dock, and two boat lifts. As you enter the lush grounds, you feel transported to a private resort. Enjoy elegant furnishings and dcor, sparkling water views from almost every room, a recently upgraded kitchen, a great room with a soaring ceiling opening to a spacious deck, balconies overlooking the Intracoastal from every level, a spacious game room with a pool table, a fitness room, and an elevator. The interior boasts natural granite, glass lighting, Sub Zero and Wolf appliances, custom woodwork and cabinetry, electric blinds, a coral fireplace and columns, cut glass accents, and top of the line hurricane resistant windows and doors. The exterior is a tropical oasis reminiscent of a Bali resort with a saltwater lagoon pool, rock waterfall and spa, fire pit, gas tiki torches, and a tiki hut. Fine mesh screens allow you to enjoy the outstanding sunrises and sunsets from one of the many porches or balconies. Palm Island offers beautiful beaches and security with its private car ferry. This compound also features a deep water 50 foot dock and two lifts (16,000 lbs. and 7,000 lbs.), along with a private fishing pier. The property can accommodate another house or guest house, helipad, or tennis court. Just minutes away by car or boat to popular local areas like Boca Grande and Manasota Key. This remarkable estate offers the very best of island, boating, and beach lifestyle living.