1923 Sykes Creek Drive , Merritt Island, FL 32953

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Some waterfront homes have a view. This one has a front-row seat to Sykes Creek. Set on a bend directly across from the protected Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary, this 4BR/4BA home offers expansive water views, exceptional privacy and no neighboring backyards across the creek. Over $400,000 in improvements complement 4,288 SF of architecture designed around the water. Soaring ceilings, walls of glass and dramatic living spaces capture Sykes Creek from nearly every room. The waterfront living room opens to a pool and outdoor entertaining areas. Upstairs, an expansive loft offers flexible space for entertaining, billiards or fitness and opens to a 217 SF rooftop launch-viewing deck angled toward the Cape launch pads. The primary suite offers sweeping creek views, including from the double shower, plus access to a 200 SF wraparound deck. A private dock and boat lift complete the waterfront lifestyle. Sunrises, dolphins, manatees and rocket launches provide the ever-changing backdrop. IMPROVEMENTS2020New flooring - 1st floor & spiral stairsNew paint throughout (adding blue & green accent walls)New lighting fixtures in foyer & kitchenKitchen island replace stack stoneRemoved 2 steps to raised floor in SpeakeasyRemoved planters speak easyNorman Automatic Blinds in loft & main BRNew electric service under couchSolar light in mailboxNew LED Ceiling Lights throughout (approx 80)Variable speed pool pump3 Carrier Variable Speed HVACNiagara Falls Style viewerNew gutters2021Landscaping RedesignRemoved HedgeRegradedNew GAF Roof with Gold Pledge Warranty (transfers to new owner)New flooring - 2nd FloorNew WallsHigh end jetted tubNew vanity with granite x 2 in Main BathMatching granite on Bar Sink in LoftNew Cabinet Doors below Bar SinkIkea Cabinet in Main BathAdded adjustable LED lights in Pool Area2022Rebuilt launch deck with Trex & cable railingResurfaced Master BR deck, added drip edge, new stuccoPainted House Exterior with elastomeric PaintKayak Hand-Crank LiftAdded Garage Shelving & Cabinets2023Complete renovation of pool bath. New shower. New VanityAdded folding shelf in LaundryNew Cabinets in LaundryReplaced 3 outdoor hose bibs2024High End electrolux oven & microwaveNew Dishwasher2025Sealed pool waterfallDug 6 trench around entire exterior, added rocks & anti termite chemical2026New drain pipe from Driveway to CreekFROM ROCKETTES TO ROCKETSSome houses have owners. 1923 Sykes Creek Drive has characters.Its story begins with a former New York City Rockette and her larger-than-life boyfriend, whom neighborhood lore remembers as having mob connections. He was known to stand in the driveway smoking a fat cigar, sometimes with bodyguards nearby. Old photographs show etched-glass front doors featuring the New York skyline and Ginger Rogers. We are told the primary bath was once almost entirely mirrored. Then came the houses wild years. After the Rockette was widowed, she reportedly evacuated to Ocala ahead of a hurricane and never returned. For nearly two years, th