Owning a lavish home complete with an assortment of personal indulgence is almost everyone’s dream. Sanibel Island has more than a hundred examples of available luxury homes.

What to look for in a luxury home

Living in the paradise island of Sanibel may not be enough for some. The home must be extravagant or suit the lifestyle you have or want to lead.

Most Sanibel Island luxury homes, whether beachfront, canal front or river or lake view, have these floor plan features:

• Spacious bedrooms – the Master bedroom automatically has its own master bathroom inclusive of a hot tub and/or a Jacuzzi.  Other bedrooms should at least accommodate 1-3 persons; usually, all rooms have walk-in closets each

• Complete bathrooms – at least 2 bathrooms, excluding the master, with separat tub and shower.

• Other functional rooms:

–      keep up with your work in your very own professional office

–      enjoy hours of indoor fun in the den/media room or entertainment room

–      entertain guests in the family and living room, which could be either combined or separated

–      prepare scrumptious meals in the a fully-furnished kitchen complete with ovens, dishwashers and other appliances

–      savor prepared dishes in the dining room, breakfast bar and eat-in kitchen, either combined or separated

–      organize your extra stuff in storage rooms

–      easy washing in the laundry area that comes with clothes washer and dryer

• Pool area – some homes have a swimming pool, heated pool, in-ground swimming pool, outdoor hot tub either fenced or screened-in

• Out-buildings – invite guests and let them have their own space at the guest quarters.  A gazebo for small gatherings or simple outdoor dinners.  Single or double garages for all types of vehicles.  Indulge in your personal spa/massage room and secure boats in your boathouse/boat launch/private dock

These homes have diverse interiors and exteriors; however the popular choices are concrete block stucco and hardwood. The ceilings are usually nine feet or higher. The flooring is either tiled or wooden, but mostly carpeted all throughout the house except for some rooms, depending on the personal preference of the owner.

Amenities like central heat, air conditioning, vacuum system, waste disposal, security measures, emergency generator and garden maintenance, especially sprinklers, are already included.

Personal touch and exclusive pleasures

Note that all these features could be modified or customized according to your desire. You are also given private access to the Gulf of Mexico, Pine Island Sound, and other beaches respective to home location. Maximize your privileged boating and fishing experience, and cruise along the neighboring waters of Sanibel Island – from Tarpon Bay to Captiva Island and the rest of Southwest Florida.

Familiarize yourself with these Sanibel luxury home features and be off on your way in finding your own perfect one-stop paradise home.  The whole idea of owning a luxury home is to enable you to live the life you want to lead.  To tailor your surroundings and lifestyle to your every whim.  If you have the time and the budget, the island has a home just perfect for you.