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A one of a kind offering with 150ft of water frontage laden with rich national history. President Theodore Roosevelt began frequenting Captiva in 1908. In 1917 he staged his houseboat at this very location for his legendary Devil Fish expedition of which he hunted and gathered for the Smithsonian. In the 1930s this property served as one of only two locations to deliver goods to Captiva mainly of which was building materials, delivered by barge. The oversized grandfathered dock was built in 1939 by the WPA which was founded by Franklin Roosevelt. The romantic boathouse, which is cantilevered over the water and is also grandfathered in, was constructed in 1953 by Harold Bixby. Bixby was one of Charles Lindberghs primary backers in 1927 when Lindbergh accomplished his transatlantic flight in The Spirit of St Louis. The boathouse with two bedrooms and caretaker cottage with one bedroom stand today in superb condition with a recently installed composite roof with a 100 year life expectancy. As you approach the main house, you are greeted with the charm of olde world Southern architecture. Inside you will find soaring ceilings of cypress, and beautiful views of Roosevelt Channel along with three spacious bedrooms, a library and an office. Resting on over 1.3 acres with deeded beach access.
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Additional Information:
Building Description: Two Story
MLS Area: Ci01 - Captiva Island
Total Square Footage: 6,030
Total Floors: 1
Water: Public
Construction: Aluminum Siding, Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2025-02-03 14:36:04
Pool: Y
Pool Description: In Ground
Furnished: Negotiable
Den: Y
Windows: Sliding
Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Spaces
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Heating: Central, Electric
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Storm Protection: Other
Security: Security System, Smoke Detectors
Laundry: Inside
Irrigation: Municipal
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Oversized Lot
Amenities: See Remarks
Map of 16777 Captiva Dr, FL 33924
Listing Courtesy Of: Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc.
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