208 The Road To Waterford Bay #C-2, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

208 The Road to Waterford Bay is one of just five homes behind a gate on the Indian River in Melbourne Beach, and owners have a private beach crossover across A1A. Mornings can start with a walk on the sand, and evenings end with the sunset over the river. Inside, the first floor opens up under tall tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, with a coral stone wood-burning fireplace at the center of the living room. A wall of sliders leads to a covered lanai and a wide lawn that runs down to the water. The dining room and open kitchen share that same view, and a walled courtyard off the kitchen gives you a second outdoor room for morning coffee or a private dinner. With 2,856 SQ FT, 3 bedrooms, a den, office and 3.5 baths, there is room to spread out. The kitchen is set up for hosting, with a large island and cooktop, double wall ovens and plenty of cabinet space. An eat-in nook sits just off it, and the whole space flows into the dining and living areas, so whoever is cooking stays part...