Location: SE 17th Terrace, Deerfield Beach, Florida. The highly sought-after Cove enclave of East Deerfield Beach boasts deepwater estates on sheltered canals and along the Intracoastal Waterway between the Boca Raton and Hillsboro Inlets. As such, it offers boaters easy ocean access, and residents close proximity to the beach at Hillsboro Blvd.  Exceptional shopping, dining and entertainment venues in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton are all easily accessible. Air transport is barely 18± minutes away at Fort Lauderdale’s Executive Airport, or 25± minutes away at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Property: Introduced by a travertine paver drive, this delightful residence is fenced, gated, and ensconced in a mature pristine landscape with tropical plantings, specimen palms and manicured lawns evocative of the Bahamas. An idyllic dockside outdoor entertaining space features travertine marble pavers, an extended covered lanai with a full built-in summer kitchen/grilling station for alfresco dining, a newly refinished Diamond Brite resort-style heated saltwater pool with spillover spa, a Tiki hut beside an outdoor bar, and a full-service 65± foot yacht dock with 10,000-pound boatlift. Residence:                                                                                                                                            First Floor:  A double door entry foyer, with two-story ceiling, sweeping staircase and sitting area divides the north and south wings of this light-filled residence. The north wing is comprised of the open-plan waterfront living area with coquina wood-burning fireplace and surround sound speakers, and a dining area with stone-topped professional sit-down bar. All rimmed with four sets of French doors to the covered poolside lanai and waterfront beyond.  A guestroom with mirrored wall and French doors to the front porch, a full cabana bath, and a powder room complete this wing. The south wing encompasses an expansive, open-plan gourmet chef’s island kitchen with top-tier stainless appliances including a gas range and double wall oven, live-edge stone counters, custom cabinetry and a breakfast area with French doors to a poolside Tiki hut. All open to a family room with mirrored wall reflecting the pool/waterway view. A wood-paneled elevator, utility room, and two-bay garage complete this wing.  Second Floor:  A waterfront lounge atop the sweeping wood staircase features a wet bar, beverage/snack refrigerator, built-in entertainment center, French doors to a covered waterfront balcony that spans the length of the residence, and a powder room. The secluded north wing primary suite includes a two-door waterfront bedroom with tray ceiling, coquina framed fireplace, French doors to the waterfront balcony, partner walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath with two vanities (hers with make-up area), a glass-enclosed shower, freestanding soaking tub and water closet. Special features: 22 kw gas generator w/1000-gallon propane tank, 2022 aluminum roof, tankless water heater, central vacuum, 3 Zone AC, security system, porcelain floors downstairs, volume ceilings, garage storage.