Back on Market! Contract expired before short sale approval. Buyer did not extend. Bank ordered appraisal 10 days ago, so short sale decision should not take long. Selling unfurnished. One of a kind Italian villa, residing on one of only 5 gulf front lots in the exclusive, gated community of the Village of White Cliffs. You will appreciate the tranquility of the neighborhood with its brick paved roads, sidewalks and well manicured landscaping. As you approach the home, you are greeted by 2 Roman statues, and a mermaid water fountain. Enter the home on the 2nd floor via one of 2 travertine stairways. The colors of the sea are found in the custom faux walls and ceilings, and blend with the decorative crown molding for a European feel. Flooring is a blend of travertine tile, carpeted bedrooms, and stained concrete....The spacious tri-level 2nd floor flows openly between the kitchen, dining, and living areas and is great for entertaining. Sand dunes and the emerald waters are abundantly featured through large double paned Anderson windows and sliding glass doors. Owners completely renovated the home with new flooring, rebuilt and expanded balconies, upgraded gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel GE and Kitchen Aid appliances. First floor was finished out with new half bath, wine tasting room, and a climate controlled garage. There is an additional 2-car garage. The new addition has many possibilities such as a theatre room, play area, fitness room or all of the above....This comfortably elegant 6400+ square foot home has 12' ceilings and includes 5 bedrooms, 3 of which have expansive gulf views. Each bedroom has private bathroom. The master suite has a wet bar and sitting area with views of the gulf. The master bath was redone in marble, has double vanity/dressing areas, a door-less, walk-in shower, a Jacuzzi tub, bidet, and an additional bath off the adjacent sitting area....There is a newly installed hurricane screen system, and a continuous seawall interconnected across several neighborhoods. This house is a fortress of concrete walls and steel with 14 interior concrete roman pillars. The entire home is north of the CCCL line. Other features of the home include 2 new air conditioning units, new central vacuum system, water softener, and elevator....Amenities of the community include: beach access, heated community pool, lighted tennis court, and a private clubhouse with a full kitchen, media room, pool room, fitness room, library, ice machine, fireplace, and a sound proofed room. Rentals are restricted to 3 month minimum stay....This home is truly an oasis and has been meticulously maintained. All dimensions to be verified by the buyer. Square footage as reported by recent appraisal rather than tax records. Survey and elevation certificate available upon request.