Longboat Key Open Houses, Longboat Key Open House Guide

This breathtaking bay front modern masterpiece sits on a large corner lot in historic Longbeach on Longboat Key's northern end. Relax on one of the two terraces and take in the beauty of sunrises over the bay, the Intracoastal water way, Jewfish Key, and Sisters Key. This beautiful and magnificent custom built home was exquisitely designed by architect James von Brewer. High ceilings, expansive windows, and a fabulous open floor plan are perfect for entertaining. This stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is close to the beach and Longbeach Village, which is noted as much for its thriving arts and cultural scene as for its tropical beauty and numerous popular dining options. The Village is also home to the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, which is affiliated with the famed Ringling College of Art and Design. It is only a short drive to Longboat Pass Bridge and the charming village of Anna Maria with its quaint boutiques and numerous restaurants.

Lovely bay view from this east-facing residence with a 'peek of the Gulf' from the master bedroom! This condo was renovated in 2006 and is furnished. Renovations include tile and carpet, kitchen appliances, cabinets, surfaces, HVAC and window treatments. Windows and sliders were replaced in 2008. Surfaces and fixtures were replaced in both baths. There is a small 'bonus' room that can be used as an office or for storage. Islander Club has a renovated Club Room with a billiards room, full kitchen and library. Fitness room is modern and updated. Relax around the Olympic-sized swimming pool which overlooks the beach and the Gulf of Mexico or play tennis on the Har-Tru courts. Covered parking space is D-5. There is a special assessment for elevator renovation of $2140.00. The first payment of $535 has been paid by the owner; the remaining 3 installments are due 8/1/13, 11/1/13 and 2/1/14.

This is a charming 2bedroom, 2bath condominium with not only a screened in lanai but an additional private patio area with your own garden that has a privacy wall. This residence would make a wonderful vacation home or investment property. It is coming furnished with some exceptions of personal items that do not convey. This has a wonderful Florida feel. Seaplace is a fantastic community with 42 acres of beautiful flowers, oak and banyan trees right on the Gulf of Mexico with St Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota only minutes away. This is very competitively priced and really to be your new home.

Luxury and casual elegance behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club. This is a 2 bedroom 2 bath villa with a walk down to the pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen. Excellent location location with beautiful views of pool and lush landscaping. Sunny and bright with sklights, cathedral cweilings, wood burning fireplace and open floor plan, large screened lanai. Large 4 car garage. Fairway Bay is an architectural award wwinning planned unt development with with a deeded private Beach Club with white powder san.. Short drive to the Avenue of the Flowers in the town center and minutes to St Armonds Circle with it's boutique shops, art galleries and fine restaurants. Membership available in the Longboat Key Club. Live the island lifestyle with all the cultural amenities of downtown Sarasota. Offered at $419,000. Bay Isles fee is $298.00 annually and quaterly maintenance is $2600.00

Three bedroom penthouse located on the top floor - level 4 - in Building B of the complex which is directly across from the beautiful private Beach Harbor Club beach. This is one of 2 buildings closest to the beach. This unique 3 bedroom 2 bath condo has 2 private porches for the owners' only use plus a gulf view front porch/walkway for sitting and seeing the gorgeous gulf and beach. The master bedroom window as wonderful gulf views pus french doors opening to one of the private porches. The third bedroom - that is now the family room/piano room - has the large private porch for outdoor sitting .hammocks and grilling. The added private outdoor space offers the ultimate lifestyle for enjoying Florida living! This spacious condo is an end location and has no adjoining walls as the private porch off the master separates the home from its neighbor and the southern exposure porch is on the other side.. The bedrooms are a split plan. There is a spacious living room plus dining area and a kitchen with its own entrance plus a formal front entrance with a marble foyer. The master suite with its dressing room and walk-in closet is very spacious. There is a laundry room/storage room in the condo plus another walk-in closet in the second largest bedroom. The Gulf to Bay complex has gorgeous landscaping throughout plus a large pool and clubhouse area in the center of the complex. There is also a beautiful marina and boat slips plus a fishing pier. The parking space is right next to the elevator.

Lovely 2 bedroom 2 bath corner unit in mid-rise building with peaceful views of Sarasota Bay over The Longboat Key Golf Course to the East...and tropical tree tops and sunsets to the West. A host of fine features and upgraded appointments abound including soaring 9 ft ceilings, a neutral color palate, walls of energy-saving solar tinted windows and sliding glass doors opening to balconies with panoramic vistas for indoor/outdoor living...and lovely breezes. Being sold turnkey furnished but some furnishings currently in place belong to long time annual tenant and obviously do not convey with sale. The inventory of his items will be provided. This community offers all the amenities of a resort including Har-Tru tennis courts, a fully equipped fitness center overlooking one of the two resort style swimming pools and the Bay, 24 hour security, and banquet room(s) for parties. Two pets are allowed. Living behind the gates of The Longboat Key Club includes use of the secured Bay Isles Beach Club on the Gulf. Enjoy miles of walking/biking sidewalks and proximity to shopping. Room sizes from developers floor plans. Verify schools.

Totally renovated to the hilt with the finest in detailing and finishes, this very spacious bay front condominium home is perfection plus. Offering almost 3,700 square feet of elegance, there are 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and an amazing kitchen (2 dishwashers, 2 microwaves, steam oven, wall oven, copper hood, shaved icemaker, 2 wine coolers, 2 double-drawer refrigerators plus Sub-Zero separate 36" refrigerator and 36" freezer) deluxe master suite, three terraces, custom closets, and 75" TV in great room. Impressive wrought iron and glass front doors, storm shutters, two washers and two dryers and there is more. Amenities include tennis courts, Olympic size pool, daily on-site manager, and private beach club. You are behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club, next door to Moorings Marina and around the corner from Publix and CVS pharmacy.

Views of the Intracoastal Waterway and a lot size 50% larger than the standard lot in this popular boating neighborhood help make this beautifully maintained residence stand out from the usual canal house. This two story home features 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a family room that opens to a pavered walk way leading to the dock and boat lift. Plus, everywhere you turn, you can see the water. Views of either the Intracoastal or Bishop Bayou can be seen from the living room, dining room, master bedroom, family room and the wide balcony that wraps around the east and canal sides of the home. And, if you are a boater wanting a quick and convenient way to the Gulf, then you found it here as you are less than one and a half miles from Longboat Key Pass. The well manicured grounds utilize a well for irrigation and the large lot size provides many options for a pool. The surrounding setting gives the home a very private feel as there are no houses across the street, only a mangrove preserve and water views of Bishop Bayou. Upgrades include new windows (2001), new seawall cap and tiebacks (2003) and, new composite material decking for the balcony (2005). In addition, new soffits and gutters were recently installed. The location, views and lot size by themselves make this waterfront home one you need to consider.

Move in ready spacious home with screened pool, vaulted cieling, paver drive way and Florida friendly landscaping. Fourth parcel from Sarasota Bay with a boat lift. Split main bedroom design with a very open floor plan and modern design aspects. Easy to show just use showing button to schedule.

This could be a great investment opportunity. This is a duplex in a single family neighborhood. There is 1 bedroom/1 bath on the west side and 1 bedroom/2 bath on the east side. In addition, there are 2 kitchens, 2 glassed in lanais, 2 living rooms, and 2 screened porches. An inside door connects the 2 units. There is a poured cement back patio off each side and a very nice treed backyard, large enough for a pool, which would greatly enhance the rental income. The property is in good condition and is being sold furnished. The beach access is a short distance to the west and there is boat access down the street to the east. Restaurants, shops, Durante Park are closeby. Cedars Tennis Club is right down the street offering a fitness center and a restaurant for a nominal fee. What a great seasonal or annual rental this would make.