This Gold Fortified waterfront home sits on the Sound side of Dauphin Island, with public Gulf beach access directly across the street.This 4BD/4BA custom home offers 2 stories of living space above the ground floor, with an elevator servicing all 3 levels from the ground up. Set on a deep 450’ lot with 80’ of private beach frontage, the home offers over 2,600 sqft and two single-car garages, one on each side. Front and back porches connect for entertaining, with glass railing on both decks preserving water views. A line of palm trees leads from the property to the water’s edge, with a durable compressed gravel boardwalk built to withstand storms along the way. The sun deck features an infinity pool and a built-in outdoor kitchen overlooking the Sound.Inside, the gourmet kitchen shines with an oversized waterfall-edge island, ceiling-height shaker cabinets, quartz waterfall counters, a walk-in pantry, Samsung BESPOKE appliances, double ovens, a 36” gas cooktop, and a fireclay farmhouse sink. The dining space features a chandelier, and the living room offers a custom shiplap electric fireplace, wet bar, poplar ceiling beams, and picture windows.The primary suite includes an electric fireplace and French doors to the back porch, plus an ensuite with built-ins, a walk-in closet, and a custom tile walk-in shower utilizing schluter system for protection. All bathrooms feature custom cabinetry, quartz counters, and designer tile. Upstairs impresses with a soaring 20’ foyer and staircase (glass railing coming soon, not yet pictured), an open-concept sitting area, a bunk room, and a loft ideal as a game room, lounge, or 5th bedroom, with a private balcony.Highlights: 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors, shiplap walls, custom laundry cabinetry, Nichiha siding, standing seam roof, Bahama shutters, impact-resistant windows/doors, ceiling fans, stained beadboard ceilings, and wooden louvers for privacy. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.