5534 Cognac Drive

Located in the established Whiskey Creek neighborhood, this two-story, 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers over 5,100 sq. ft. under air with a floor plan designed around generous living spaces and plenty of flexibility, in a layout unlike most homes in the area. Double front doors open to a large foyer with multiple living and dining areas, tile flooring throughout the main living spaces, recessed lighting and high ceilings throughout much of the first floor. A large kitchen features extensive white shaker cabinetry, abundant counter and storage space, a pantry and oversized island with seating.

The primary suite includes sliders to the lanai, a large walk-in closet and updated bath with dual sinks, an oversized freestanding soaking tub and walk-in shower with multiple shower heads. Adding another dimension to the first floor is a separate suite with its own exterior entrance, large living and dining area with kitchenette, bedroom, spacious bath with dual sinks and walk-in shower, walk-in closet, laundry room and double sliders providing direct access to the pool area. An additional first-floor bedroom also has its own exterior entrance and adjoining bath.

The sense of space continues upstairs with 14-foot ceilings and crown molding adding to the scale of a large, open living area with a second kitchen, separate laundry/storage room and multiple sliders bringing in plenty of natural light. Three additional bedrooms each have their own en suite bath, with two bedrooms opening through double sliders to the balcony overlooking the pool. Impact-rated sliders are found throughout the home. The home has undergone extensive updates in recent years, including kitchens, baths and flooring throughout.

Outdoor space is centered around the 60' x 20' heated pool with a sun shelf, bubbler and built-in seating, surrounded by a large paver deck, covered lanai, pool bath, outdoor shower and large tiki hut ready for a custom outdoor kitchen, all within a fenced backyard. A circular driveway and two-car garage complete the property. Located outside of a designated flood zone with no mandatory HOA and convenient to US-41, shopping, dining and Whiskey Creek Country Club, with easy access to many of the places that make Fort Myers such a desirable place to call home.