Florida, Sarasota County, Longboat Key, USA

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 -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 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!