4500 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. #206, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Spectacular location at Windward Bay for all your beach and boating activities! This sunny end unit is right on Sarasota Bay with boat docks outside your door and access to the Gulf of Mexico right around the corner. There are three beach access points nearby to include a deeded beach access across from Windward Bay for your pleasure. Large windows on the bay side of the home which include hurricane windows and shutters already in place, allow you to focus on relaxing with panoramic views of all the coastal birds, dolphins and everything Longboat Key has to offer. Solar shades are in place and remain with the home. A beautiful upgraded kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, double freezer Kenmore Elite fridge, pull-outs, updated lighting, making it a pleasure to tinker in this kitchen. Living room has extra light streaming in since this is an end unit and no buildings on that side afford more privacy. From your enclosed lanai (that has a storage closet) you can see the boat dock and the Bay beyond with a view of greenery, a walking path, and a fire pit by the water for community gathering and socializing on those rare cool evenings in Florida. The double pane hurricane windows on the lanai open from the bottom or the top for versatile airflow. Sunny views are to be had from the master bedroom, lanai and the living room with the windows facing east to enjoy the morning sun. With two bedrooms there is space for your office or room for guests if you choose. Windward Bay has multiple amenities to relax and enjoy to include 2 pools, clubhouse, library, tennis and pickleball, shuffleboard and a sauna when your muscles are sore from all that activity! Pets can enjoy life with you here - 2 pets per household with restrictions found in the community documents. Boat dock is available on a waiting list and is $65 per month for the pleasure of pulling up to your condo. This building was re-plumed completely in 2018 with all new PVC and plumbing stacks were replaced. New AC and compressor in 2018. Covered garage area under unit has assigned parking along with guest parking not covered. Cable, internet, water, sewer and trash are all included in the HOA. This area has so much to offer such as Zota's Restaurant across the street on the Gulf side. You can stroll in Bay Front Park, Joan Durant Park with botanical gardens, and browse the twice weekly craft fair at Coquina Beach while taking in the gorgeous beaches in this area. There are FIVE preserves in Manatee County where ecology is the main focus and bike paths, walkways, picnic areas along with county programs such as bird watching make this area of Florida a quality of life that is hard to beat. There are too many pluses to mention so schedule your showing and come find out! TAX RECORDS SQUARE FOOTAGE REFLECTS NON-ENCLOSED LANAI AND IS NOW MEASURED AT 1366 SQUARE FEET. BUYER NEEDS TO MEASURE. Exterior renovations just complete on this building and assessment is in place. Realtor has info in realtor remarks.