500 Ketch Ln., Longboat Key, FL 34228

Soak in picturesque coastal scenery with canal to Bay views in this beautiful and modern waterfront home, located in the esteemed County Club Shores on South Longboat Key, offering easy boat access to Sarasota Bay. The expansive paver driveway surrounded by tropical foliage leads the way to this stylish and comfortably appointed home and oversized lot. Attention to detail and design is evident upon entry. Through the exquisite, handcrafted mahogany double-doors with custom illuminated glass, you are greeted by soaring 12ft ceilings, pristine porcelain tile floors, custom wood molding and a thoughtfully configured open-floor plan. Featuring three spacious bedrooms, each with designer finished closets and vast en-suite baths. The primary suite enjoys 2 large walk-in closets with custom cabinetry and a luxurious primary bath with free standing tub, walk-in glass shower, double vanity and breathtaking light fixtures. Stunning Bay views are enjoyed from multiple vantage points in the great room, breakfast room, and kitchen. Adjacent to the great room, the kitchen is both perfectly located and well-appointed, with custom tongue-and-groove cabinets, quartz counters, two stand-alone islands, luxury Thermador appliances, double ovens, dual sinks, 6-burner natural gas stove, walk-in pantry with ice maker, side-by-side refrigerator and freezer, breakfast bar and dinette. The outdoor Loggia paver patio and outdoor kitchen with Lynx natural gas grill is the perfect space to entertain guests while overlooking the Bay, brand-new seawall and private dock. Installed in 2021, the dock offers Trex weatherproof decking, 10,000lb boat lift, underwater lighting, electricity and running water. Luxury Bandalux blinds were recently installed throughout the home, as well as the outdoor patio, spanning between columns, maintaining uninterrupted Bay views at every turn and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces. Built to hurricane specifications with reinforced concrete block construction and hurricane rated windows and doors. An expansive 900 sq. ft. side loading garage with towering 20ft ceilings has ample space for three cars, car lifts, and storage. Enjoy resort-style living in this impeccably maintained, contemporary home in Country Club Shores with private deeded beach and quick access to Longboat Key Club, St. Armand’s Circle and downtown Sarasota. Looking for something move-in ready? The designer selected, tasteful contemporary furnishings are also available for sale, as well as the 2021 23ft Tidewater Carolina Bay boat with many upgraded features. Lastly, there is room for a pool with pool renderings available! More than a home, this magnificent Longboat Key residence is a way of life.