3808 GULF OF MEXICO DR #E401 Longboat Key, FL 34228

Tremendous value in this sprawling Longboat Key bayside penthouse. Enjoy birds eye views from this Beach Harbor Club top floor unit and a trifecta of: a)spaciousness, b)impeccably move in ready, c)bay and beach views! Not to mention this property offers the epitome of privacy in condo living, sharing the whole floor with only one other neighbor. A split plan layout, you'll find the master suite tucked away to the back of the property, separated by a secondary living space. The second bedroom plus full bath sits toward the front main living area, opposite the den, also with its own full bath. With 1,753sf under air, this home is perfect either for full time residents or snowbirds. Rarely available, the home also offers a massive 1,100sf open terrace. Enjoy entertaining while grilling out and seeing those incredible sunsets or sunrises, intercoastal waterway AND Gulf of Mexico azure water views, all from your private balcony. Quality exudes from the bamboo and Italian tile flooring, dimmers and built-ins and neither popcorn ceilings nor carpeting throughout. An inviting eat-in kitchen comes complete with granite countertops, newer stainless steel appliances and a beautiful mosaic tile backsplash. Hurricane impact windows and sliders throughout, an incredible upgrade that allows for protection from hurricanes, so there is no need for any bulky shutters to put up or down and it provides more energy efficiency as well as a sound barrier. Inside laundry closet equipped with stacked top of the line Speed Queen professional series, an incredibly convenient feature. Master suite has a high end custom closet system, so there's no need for bulky dressers. A secondary large walk-in closet, and 200sf pavered balcony with directly West-facing Gulf views, a great reprieve, all complete your primary bedroom. No matter your lifestyle, the separated bedrooms allow for an additional layer of privacy. The community sits on 5.3 acres and houses 133 units total and offers beach to bay amenities including onsite docks that are available for lease on a first come first serve basis, community owned & shared kayaks with easy to use electric ramp, heated pool, large clubhouse with catering kitchen and bar, state of the art fitness center, a private storage unit that comes deeded to your unit, library, woodworking shop, onsite laundry {great for cleaning your beach towels and the like}, covered 1-car deeded carport, and of course the incredibly convenient deeded beach access right across the street from your condo! From the grounds, you'll be able to witness lots of wildlife from dolphins to manatees, eagles and birds. You can also be as active within the community as you'd like and participate in their plethora of activities offered throughout the year. Longboat Key and the Sarasota have an inordinate amount of area beaches and parks, Bayfront Park and South Lido County Park being the two closest to this property, ample areas to cycle, bird watch, jog on places like the Ringling Bridge and more. Experience endless sunshine with close proximity to many of the city’s top restaurants, shops, galleries, nightlife, the famed Ringling Estate, Van Wezel, the Historic Asolo Theater and a long list of other opportunities here in beautiful Sarasota. Easy to view, this condo will be a pleasure to see!