4968 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Villa 22 Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 Bed
2 Baths
1422 sqft
MLS# A4650036
Breathtaking Sarasota Bay views can be yours! This rare to find 3BR/2BA waterfront villa offers unobstructed water views and a dream coastal lifestyle. With an extraordinary location on a serene peninsula, this ground-level, maintenance-free residence lives like a single-family home—without the upkeep or the price. Step outside to your private waterfront patio, with dolphins, manatees, and seabirds as your daily companions. Just across the street, enjoy your choice of three beach accesses, making sun and sand part of your everyday routine. Inside, discover a bright and open floor plan featuring a great room and bonus room with windows on three sides, welcoming in bay breezes, moonlit water views, and peaceful tropical vibes. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, with granite countertops, stainless appliances, breakfast bar, and ample storage. Tile floors flow throughout, offering easy maintenance and a clean, coastal feel. The split-bedroom layout ensures privacy, ideal for hosting guests or working from home. The primary suite overlooks the marina and features a walk-in closet and beautifully updated ensuite bath with granite vanity and custom glass shower. The two guest bedrooms share an equally impressive bathroom with a granite topped vanity and large, tiled shower. An in-unit laundry room with full sized Washer/Dryer, 2018 roof, 2024 HVAC, and Hurricane-Impact Windows/Doors offer peace of mind year-round. Enjoy covered parking right at your door and soak up all that this amenities rich community offers including 2 marinas with first-come boat slips ($40/month or $45/month with an owner supplied lift), 2 heated pools (one is suitable for laps), kayaking, floating kayak launches and storage, tennis, pickle ball, fitness center, saunas, clubhouse, BBQ grills, fire pits, and a ½-mile of private walking paths. The HOA fee of $1,292/month covers building, flood, and hurricane insurance in addition to CATV and internet, sewer/water/trash and building maintenance, providing excellent value and low-stress ownership. With only 151 residences sharing 26 acres and ½ mile of direct Bay front land, this community feels peaceful, private and exclusive yet it’s just minutes from championship golf, top-tier marinas, fine dining, boutique shopping, and the vibrant cultural scenes of downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle. Pet-friendly? Absolutely. This community allows 2 pets (75 pounds max each) even for renters - an in demand and rare-to-find rental niche. This is Florida home ownership at its finest!
REDUCED PRICE! Are you looking for a RESORT home with spacious rooms, fine finishes, vaulted ceilings and the convenience of a condo community with bay and beach access? Look no further. Luxury and style await in this beautifully updated townhouse, located behind the gates of the exclusive Bay Isles resort. With 1,590 sq. ft. of meticulously designed and finished indoor living space plus another 1,100 sq. ft. of screened lanai, storage and garage space, this resort home provides the ultimate in luxe living, comfort and convenience. Upon entering this home, you're greeted by an open concept great room and designer kitchen, vaulted ceilings, a conveniently placed guest bathroom, and views over the very private community pool. You'll never want to leave! The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring gleaming granite countertops including a striking azure blue granite breakfast bar, custom mosaic glass tile backsplash, solid wood cabinetry, and stainless JennAir appliances. Easy to maintain luxury vinyl plank floors flow throughout, adding sophistication and durability. Soaring cathedral ceilings and abundant natural light enhance the light, bright, spacious feel of this home and the private screened lanai offers a serene retreat with access to lushly landscaped grounds and the resort style pool. The oversized primary suite boasts vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and an elegant ensuite bath with natural stone and custom tile shower. The second bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling plus walk-in closet and beautifully finished adjacent bathroom. The ground-level garage has extra depth enabling covered parking for two cars plus there's a separate room that can be flexibly used for storage, a home gym, or a wine cellar. As a Bay Isles resident, you'll enjoy exclusive access to resident-only amenities including a private clubhouse, fitness center, heated pool and spa, tennis courts, and the private Bay Isles Beach Club. This resort home is just minutes from the vibrant dining, shopping, and cultural scene of St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota. See this home today and enjoy the best of Longboat Key living.
5260 Gulf Of Mexico Drive 401 Longboat Key, FL 34228
2 Bed
2 Baths
1173 sqft
MLS# A4663298
Welcome to your tropical retreat on Longboat Key! This newly renovated 2BR/2BA ground floor, end-unit coastal home combines relaxed elegance with modern comfort. Stylish updates include neutral tile flooring throughout (no carpet!), crown molding, upgraded baseboards, fresh paint, in-unit laundry with full-sized machines, a private exterior storage room, a peaceful garden-view lanai, and impact-rated PGT windows and sliders—offering both beauty and peace of mind. The kitchen shines with granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, new stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar that opens to the light-filled living and dining areas—perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet, updated ensuite bath, and a flexible bonus space ideal for a home office or third sleeping area. A split-bedroom layout ensures privacy, with the guest suite tucked behind a frosted glass door, featuring its own bath and linen closet. Ideally situated on the bayside of this coveted Gulf-to-Bay community, the home is steps from the clubhouse, fitness center, heated pool, kayak launch, fishing pier and tennis/pickleball courts—plus just moments from the deeded Gulf beach access. Spend your days kayaking Sarasota Bay and your evenings enjoying sunsets from the private beach—complete with complimentary chairs. Banyan Bay is an intimate, friendly community of just 44 homes, offering covered parking, and a rare to find pet-friendly policy with no size or breed restrictions. The community has passed its milestone inspection and is certified for another 10 years, providing added peace of mind. Rental-friendly (4 leases/year, 1-month minimum), this property is ideal as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or income-producing investment. Located minutes from shops, dining, parks, St. Armands Circle, and downtown Sarasota. This is truly the best of Gulf-to-Bay living!
NEW LOW PRICE! Are you searching for a spacious, maintenance-free villa in a welcoming 55+ community that's close to downtown Sarasota and its world-famous beaches but is not in a flood zone? Welcome to Village Green, an attractive and well-managed 55+ community (only one resident needs to be 55+) nestled in the heart of Sarasota. This spacious 2BR/2BA concrete block villa offers 1,532 square feet of interior living space and a total of 2,237 square feet, providing the perfect setting for comfortable, maintenance-free living either as a full-time residence or seasonal retreat. Set within a small, well-kept and friendly association that is NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE, this move-in ready home features brand-new carpeting, generously sized rooms, a bright kitchen with a dinette area, and a 2.5-ton HVAC system installed in 2023. The enclosed Florida room overlooks the pool and the community’s scenic, park-like green space, enhancing the serene ambiance. The flexible floor plan includes an expansive living area that can accommodate a gathering space, dining room, and a home office/den—all at once! Additional highlights include a one-car garage with floor-to-ceiling built-in storage and a separate laundry room, also with ample storage. The low monthly fee of $430 covers landscaping, exterior painting, pool maintenance, professional property management, and building insurance, allowing for truly carefree living. Residents can relax by the year-round heated pool, stroll along private walking paths, and enjoy close proximity to premier golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, top-rated restaurants, shopping, medical facilities, Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, I-75, the world-famous Siesta Key Beach, and downtown Sarasota’s vibrant arts and dining scene. Plus, the recently extended Legacy Trail is less than a mile away—perfect for biking and nature lovers. Village Green offers an exceptional blend of comfort, convenience, and community. Seize your chance to enjoy the Florida lifestyle at a truly attractive price!
STELLAR / Coldwell Banker Realty / Deborah "Debbie" McHardy