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.
4976 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Villa 18 Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 Bed
2 Baths
1900 sqft
MLS# A4665034
This spacious waterfront villa lives like a single-family home yet offers the ease
of maintenance-free living! Enjoy breathtaking Sarasota Bay and canal views from this 1,900
sq. ft. residence—the largest in the community. Thoughtfully designed, it features a waterfront
great room, two generously sized bedrooms, two beautifully updated bathrooms, and a versatile
bonus room that can serve as a third bedroom, home office, or private in-law/nanny suite with its
own exterior entrance. The open-concept kitchen overlooks the great room and boasts quartz
counters, abundant cabinetry, new stainless-steel appliances, and ample workspace. A separate,
oversized laundry room with newer full-sized machines even offers the potential to add a third
bathroom. The waterfront Florida room and private patio are perfect for grilling the catch of the
day, dining under the stars, or watching manatees and dolphins swim by. Inside, an attractive
neutral palette, easy-care luxury vinyl plank flooring (no carpet), and hurricane-impact windows
provide both comfort and peace of mind. The attached covered carport allows easy access for
groceries and luggage. Windward Bay offers exceptional resort-style amenities: two heated pools
with complimentary chaises, saunas, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, shuffleboard,
boat slips ($45/month or $50/month with an owner-supplied lift), kayaking and paddleboarding
(storage/launches $35/year), fishing, and three deeded beach accesses. Stroll or bike through 26
acres of professionally landscaped bayfront grounds, or head across the street to Zota Beach
Resort for fine dining and sunset cocktails. This proactive community has passed its structural
integrity inspection and is certified for another ten years. Owners may rent twice per year with a
one-month minimum and no ownership waiting period—ideal for generating income while
enjoying a peaceful coastal lifestyle. Exceptionally pet-friendly, Windward Bay welcomes two
large pets up to 75 lbs each, with pet comfort stations throughout the property. Even Renters can
have pets…a uniquely appealing feature for those seeking rental income. Seize this rare
opportunity to own a tranquil island haven that combines space, style, and simplicity in a
paradise-like setting. What could be better? It could be yours!
Under contract-accepting backup offers. 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