Rob Dardas

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

This 3 Bed 3 Bath Home has an over-sized 2 car garage and plenty of extra storage for kayaks, fishing and boating gear.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

PENTHOUSE level of almost 2,500 square feet that encompasses views of all Longboat Key has to offer. With elongated double Gulf-front balconies, accessible from almost every room, there is nothing less than astonishment from every seat! Whether the Gulf, the Bay, the golf course, or just an aerial over the picturesque Key- it is yours to be had from here. The current floorplan of 4BD/ 3.5 BA offers a wrap around lay-out and has many remodel options should you choose to change it up. This double penthouse plan boasts 9 ceilings, terrace storage, sufficient in-unit storage/ closet options and the two best covered parking spaces in the complex! The community amenities of Islander Club are newly remodeled and second to none. They offer a sunset facing club room complete with bar, pool table, table tennis, TVs, library and meeting space and also a heated beach front pool, fitness center, bike storage, gated entry with secure building access, stylish lobby and the best of onsite management. Islander Club is conveniently located mid-key for best access to everything the key has to offer and beyond.

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Spectacular Gulf views and priced with a makeover in mind for the new lucky owner. In addition to Gulf and beach views, this two bedroom, two bathroom unit features an extra large en-suite Master bedroom, and a large screened balcony to take in all that Seaplace offers. Since this unit is located on the top floor, it has 9 foot ceilings higher than the other levels. Seaplace remains an ever popular community with amenities galore. Over 45 acres of beachfront living with amenities galore. Besides a half mile of beachfront, there are two heated swimming pools, two spas, a playground and kiddie pool, and three Har-Tru tennis courts. The beachfront clubhouse has been recently remodeled and includes an outdoor patio with grills, a library, and exercise room. Speaking of exercise, there is also a one mile trail with water, beach, and beautifully manicured grounds to view. A totally secured gated community with one manned guard gate and one entrance only for residents. There are Three deeded parking spaces included, two covered carport spaces #654 and #675, and one assigned #6102.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

Yes thats correctpriced to sell for the Buyer that wants to transform this unit into their own special place on the beach. An original unit that views the Gulf and beach with a screened balcony and 9 foot ceilings that are only on the fourth level. Seaplace is a secure gated community popular with residents and seasonal visitors. Over 43 expertly manicured acres with a half mile of beach supplied with umbrellas and chairs for your sunning/swimming pleasure. This community has every amenity you would expect from a full service condominium. There are two heated swimming pools, two spas, a playground and kiddie pool, three Har-Tru tennis courts and a one-mile trail. One of the outstanding amenities, which by the way is next door, is the recently remodeled and updated Clubhouse. Inside there is a lending library, exercise facilities, plenty of room for a special party, a catering kitchen of course and views of the beach and Gulf waters. Outside of the Clubhouse is a beachfront patio with plenty of grills and seating for alfresco dining. Your new beach getaway awaits.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

Expansive unobstructed gulf views are included in this seldom available ground floor corner unit and the only unit currently for sale in the community! Located at the South end of building C there are extra windows and an unobstructed view of the Gulf allowing this corner unit extra light and a tranquil, peaceful, private feeling. The ground floor location allows outside access from the living area covered screened lanai directly to the Gulf, beach, one of the two pools, or any of the numerous great amenities. No elevators or neighbors making it feel like your own home on the beach. Westchester is situated directly on a wide stretch of beach with over seven acres of mature meticulously manicured and continuously updated grounds including the two Gulf front heated pools, tennis court, pickle ball court, shuffleboard, clubhouse with a kitchen and lending library, outdoor grill with patio seating, and an on-site manager. Inside the en-suite master has dual vanities, a glassed enclosed shower, large walk in closet, and best of all the second private Western facing screened lanai. The spacious open plan has split bedrooms, great storage, and inside laundry in addition to the onsite laundry facility. Besides plentiful storage inside, outside there is an extra storage closet, kayak and paddle board racks and an assigned covered parking space. Get the idea? This community is laden with resident amenities. On the wide beach there are private cabanas, chairs, the calming effect of the rippling waves, and daily stunning sunsets beach side or from your own lanai. A definite value for beachfront living.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

Property consists of two single family homes that are "grandfathered" in. Beautiful natural Florida vegetation with a garden-like feel separates the two houses. The main home is wood construction and is 820 square feet with two bedrooms and one bath the additional home is concrete block construction and is 592 square feet with one bedroom and one bath. The current zoning is R-3SF, which allows one home on the parcel--see attachment. The amazing list price is based on land value and no value has been given to the existing homes as they are both in disrepair. Both homes have original cedar walls and some original cedar flooring. The property is being sold as-is and the Seller will not give any credits after a fully ratified contract. There is a public beach access just down the block on the South end of Gulfside Drive. SELLER WILL NOT REVIEW ALL OFFERS UNTIL 3:PM, MONDAY, MARCH 29TH.

UNIVERSITY PARK FL Home for Sale

University Park's Eaton Place Community. Pat Neal Executive home exclusively designed for this totally private home site, lushly landscaped with water views.Featuring a gracious 3 bedrooms, plus den/office and 3 baths in 2,890 SqFt with disappearing sliding glass doors to view gorgeous screen enclosed 42' pool and spa area that lives like a tropical resort. A gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar and separate eating area and offers granite counter tops, natural gas range, double ovens, stainless steel appliances and a desk. Additional features include tray ceilings crown moldings, gas fireplace, hardwood flooring, 2 hot water heaters, 4-zone heating and cooling, plantation shutters, along with an oversized 2- car garage with room for your private golf cart. University Park offers 27 holes of Championship Golf, 11 Lighted Har-Tru Tennis Courts a state of art Fitness Center all close to the UTC University Town Center Mall with over 300 Shops and Restaurants.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

Stunning panoramic Gulf and beach views envelop your senses as you step inside this 5th level updated beach front condominium. The recent updates included in this turnkey furnished unit, feature new kitchen, interior lighting, bathrooms, and showers/tub, along with PGT windows and sliders. Other sought after features inside are plantation shutters, ceiling fans, oversized walk-in closets, inside washer and dryer, and electric hurricane shutters. Water and beach views abound from the updated spacious kitchen and living/dining area from the main balcony while the Master bedroom boasts its own private terrace with exquisite Gulf, beach and sunset views. The Westchester community offers a true tropical oasis with an inviting meticulously maintained entrance and grounds. Inside the community are two pools, hot tub, lighted tennis and basketball court, shuffleboard, bike storage, kayak storage, car wash station, and individual owner storage closet. All these features of Island living are located on 7 acres with over 700 feet of beach, there are also beach cabanas and on the North end of the property a beach front ramada with covered and uncovered sitting area, grill, and outdoor shower. An expertly maintained property with an experienced and knowledgeable on-site manager and office is attached to the newly decorated clubhouse and patio. Buildings have been recently painted, all the owner front doors and outdoor lighting replaced along with new carports and paver drives.Art excluded from furnishings.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

Upon entering the Westchester community your senses are awakened with the tropical feel of the well manicured landscaping and the sense of a very special piece of paradise. This ground floor walk-out corner unit views those impeccably maintained grounds and the gulf and beach beyond. The only unit available in the community with its corner location and extra windows, it has an airy feel full of natural light. Of course, the two separate screened lanais serve to enhance the tropical feel while the main bedroom lanai affords extra privacy for morning coffee or a special seat for sunset viewing. Westchester is situated on a wide stretch of beach with over seven acres including two gulf front heated pools, tennis, pickleball court, shuffleboard, kayak storage, bike garage storage, car wash station, clubhouse with kitchen and lending library, outdoor grill with patio seating, 2 beach ramadas with seating and cover for sunsets, beach viewing, and listening to the tranquil waves lapping on the shore. There is a full time, on-site manager that strives to make Westchester a very special place for owners and visitors. Recent improvements include painting of the buildings exterior, new unit front doors, new building lighting, carports and pavers. Truly a special place tucked in a private setting, a real jewel on Longboat Key.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

Its all about the views in this Sixth level corner Ascot unit in Building III at the Sanctuary. Dramatic views of the sparkling Gulf waters and ever-changing island sunsets are yours to view from expansive floor to ceiling glass. Dining is always a treat whether it is a quick bite in your kitchen breakfast room or the large dining area with daylight or twinkling evening views of the downtown Sarasota skyline. The Ascot floor plan offers 9 foot ceilings and 3115 square feet under air. In addition to the wraparound terrace, the second bedroom offers your guests their own terrace along with the views of the Longboat Key Club golf course and downtown Sarasota, bringing the total square footage over 3900 square feet. As soon as you enter the large foyer and view the magnificent diagonal inlaid marble flooring throughout you realize this is a special home in the sky setting the ambiance for any style of beachfront living. A true three bedrooms en-suite floor plan along with a guest half-bath, lovingly maintained by the original owner who decided to convert the inside storage room into a separate private office space. There are in-wall Bose stereo speakers with volume controls in all the rooms, and electric hurricane shutters for all glass sliders and windows. Two HVAC zones, one installed in January 2015 and the other in August 2021, all new rollers on all sliding doors along with new screens. Recent updates to Building III include an elegantly updated two-story entry lobby, the second-floor recreation room with adjoining new kitchen and card room, and all unit level hallways. The elevators are being replaced and the B stack where unit #604 is located has one finished and the other ready in a matter of days. Of course under building garage parking and an individual air-conditioned storage locker space are included. The Sanctuary located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club, is situated on 18 acres nestled between the Longboat Key Club golf course and 1200 feet of Gulf of Mexico beachfront. Amenities include two lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, an Olympic sized heated pool, wading pool, whirlpool, with extensive pool decks, shady gazebos, and a new fire pit with sofas, outdoor grills, and a winding trail with bench seating encompassing the entire perimeter of the complex. A separate two-story clubhouse contains a large entertaining room with catering facilities, a state-of-the art fitness complex on the second floor with bathrooms showers and saunas. And the onsite management that provides you with an incomparable lifestyle and provides 24 hour gated security. Membership in the Longboat Key Club is available where you can enjoy 45 holes of golf and 20 tennis courts along with six restaurants and other club offerings.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

Stand alone villa mostly original ready for your custom changes, except a wider than usual Florida room with new glass and sliding door to an outdoor patio and greenbelt area. New Hunter-Douglas shades on all lanai glass. Also, two new windows on the West side of the unit. Spanish Main is a boaters delight, with boat dockage available on a first come basis. The protected deep water community marina features dockage for water craft up to 40 feet taking you directly to the Intracoastal Waterway and only minutes to the Gulf of Mexico. Speaking of water, there is a deeded beach access only a short 2 minute walk for viewing sunsets and strolls on the wide beach or a swim in the enticing Gulf waters. This active friendly community includes a clubhouse with many planned activities, a heated waterfront pool, dock for fishing, kayak launch, plus storage. The Spanish Main Yacht Club consists of 212 villas, it is a 55+ community however one can own at any age and reside full-time when at least one owner is 55 years old. Pets are welcome. Priced to make this your perfect home with your own custom finishes.

Longboat Key FL Land Lot for Sale

Once you enter through the gated entrance you realize you have entered into an area like no other called Bayou Hammock, a sought after waterfront address for over 70 years tucked into a charming peninsula in the Village on the North end of Longboat Key. Here you will find OLD FLORIDA AT ITS FINEST. This spectacular wooded waterfront parcel is nine-tenths of an acre of old oaks, a magnificent Cuban Laurel, multiple staghorn ferns, native vegetation and 252 feet of Bishop's Bayou frontage with a dock affording watercraft of your choosing with a short ride to the Intracoastal, Bay, and Gulf. Bayou Hammock is dotted with multimillion-dollar homes and this larger than normal estate sized tropical piece of tranquility offers an opportunity to build the waterfront home with multiple water views you have always dreamed of and shared with generations to come. Currently there are two 1950 structures in disrepair and have no value but the possible site of a boathouse on the Bayou. The Village offers two great waterfront restaurants while the rest of the Key offers shopping, dining, and pristine beaches. A true island paradise awaits.

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Under contract-accepting backup offers. For information only. See MLS # A4569257 This spectacular "Old Florida" waterfront lot with 252 feet on Bishop's Bayou has two structures in disrepair and is being sold for lot value. Being sold As-Is, the seller will not make any repairs. The structure with the pool could be made livable for a temporary residence with lots of TLC. Please make offers on FloridaRealtor/FloridaBar 6 As-Is contract form and the attachments loaded in MLS along with proof of funds or pre-approval. Dock lift is not warranted. Seller was exempt from paying property tax.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

This is big news, the first one-bedroom unit for sale in the Diplomat Beach Resort in over 4 and a half years. And to add to its desirability is that is a ground floor walk-out unit located on the quiet North end of the complex, away from the sounds of those enjoying the pool with less than 10 steps to the beach and Gulf waters outside your back door. Wide open Gulf views from inside your unit with a tiki table for outdoor dining and enjoying the daily sunsets along with the cool Gulf breezes and the sound of the surf lapping the pristine beach. The Diplomat is one of a very few Longboat condominiums allowing less than 7-day rentals. The staff manages everything for the owners including bookings, cleaning, the turnover, maintenance, and they go out of their way to ensure your guests have an exceptional stay. Net income for the owner is already over $34,000 in the first 8 months of 2023! Of course, as an owner you are welcome to stay as long as you like with notice to the management. The Bay Isles shopping complex with Publix, CVS, and other stores are only a couple minutes drive down Gulf of Mexico. In addition all that the special place of Longboat Key has to offer is just outside your door with restaurants, parks, tennis, biking, and public transportation. Famed St. Armands Circle is a 5-minute drive away. All new wood patterned, quality luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed in 2023 and the HVAC is less than three months old.

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

Looking for a single-family home on Longboat Key priced under $1 million with no fees? This home has NO HOA, maintenance, or reserve fees, and no pet restrictions, which is very rare on an island where most residences have fees of $1200-1500 per month and unpredictable assessments. Come to where you can escape the noise, hustle, and bustle of the city in your own private oasis on Longboat Key. A private, deeded beach access is two minutes up Jungle Queen Way, giving you exclusive access to the gorgeous turquoise waters and beautiful, peaceful, uncrowded white sand beach with exceptional saltwater fishing and stunning Gulf sunsets. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage home on an oversized quarter of an acre lot had a full renovation in 2022 with many upgrades including hurricane impact windows; tall cabinetry and marble countertops throughout the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room; beachy glass tile backsplash; stainless steel Kitchenaid appliances including a glass cooktop, dishwasher, oven, plus a secondary convection oven/microwave useful for holiday cooking needs; all Kohler plumbing fixtures; smart WiFi programmable thermostat; new decora plugs and switches, new ceiling fans, new attic insulation to keep utility bills at a minimum, and beautifully renovated, easy-to-maintain terrazzo floors. Offered move-in ready and turn-key furnished, the interior boasts a bright and airy feel with large windows that flood the space with natural light. A large laundry room is complete with a full-size washer, dryer, cabinetry, and windowed door which provides access to the back yard which includes a patio with seating, a storage shed for bikes and beach toys, and a solid concrete outdoor shower for a refreshing shower after a beautiful day at the beach. The Avocado, Lychee, and Mango trees provide plenty of produce for your family to enjoy, while the Plumeria trees, Japanese Orchid tree, and flowering plants provide summers full of tropical flowers. The almost 11,000 square foot lot was built up prior to the building of this solid concrete block home, so it is high and dry, and has never flooded. There is plenty of room for a pool, or you can join the Cedars Tennis and Resort and Club conveniently located one street over for care-free swimming, tennis, bicycling, fitness, dining, and refreshments at the restaurant and pool-front Tiki bar. This home is conveniently located mid-key and is just a short distance away from outstanding recreation and entertainment including Cedars Tennis Resort and Club (0.2 mi), Harrys Restaurant, Deli, and Corner Store (0.3 mi), Joan Durante Bayfront Park with playgrounds, swimming, and boardwalks (0.4 miles), Euphemia Haye Restaurant (0.4 mi), Lazy Lobster and LaNorma Restaurants, Centre Shoppes (0.6 mi), Bayfront Park and Recreation Center (tennis, pickleball, playground, bay walks, and kayak storage) (2.5 mi); Publix shopping center (4 mi), Harborside Golf Course (5 mi), Longboat Key Club and Golf Course (7 mi), St. Armands Circle with an abundance of restaurants and shops (9 mi); Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and downtown Sarasota with all of its cultural venues (12 mi). Travel + Leisure Magazine just named Longboat Key as the 5th best island in the United States. If you are ready for an amazing lifestyle, don't let this opportunity pass you by! This property is a true value in today's market!

LONGBOAT KEY FL Home for Sale

LAmbiance, a most desirable address within the prestigious Longboat Key Club. Your private elevator will whisk you to this ninth-floor corner three bedroom four and one-half bath Royal floor design. Due to the placement of this residence on the ninth level, 12-foot ceilings with transom windows are standard, another feature that adds to the ultimate experience in luxury living, including views South to Siesta and North on Longboat as far as the eye can see. Featuring over 3200 square feet of living space and 700 feet of wraparound terrace, sunsets are an everyday occurrence. Finished with the finest of materials your home in the sky beckons you with endless water views from floor to ceiling hurricane rated widows and sliding doors, a generous living area, with a separate dining alcove, a gulf-front en-suite third bedroom/den with bar area and beverage cooler, an eat-in kitchen with granite counters, superlative appliances including a built in Miele coffee and hot beverage dispenser, custom wood cabinetry, a large counter with stools for conversing with the chef complete the never ending water views surrounding you from all the public areas. The sumptuous en suite primary bedroom with his and her baths and separate large walk-in closets is generously sized to complement this very special waterfront home. Apart from those areas is the second en suite bedroom with its own terrace boasting Gulf and Bay views and a private terrace door opening to the kitchen. Add to that a separate office/study and a guest powder room, it would then seem to accomplish all your needs for a truly outstanding waterfront home. Of course, LAmbiance itself offers a plethora of amenities in addition to the 180 foot heated pool with a 90-foot lap area an outdoor whirlpool spa, sun decks and a beachfront gazebo, and-in-your toes walking on the beautiful wide beach, there are two Har-tru tennis courts, along with a jogging path encircling the community. Back inside your building there is a fully equipped gym, an aerobics center, men and womens card room, billiard room, lending library, a temperature-controlled beverage room with owner lockers, and a sumptuous expansive entertainment area with bar and kitchen. There are even two guest suites for your visitors available on a first-come basis. A fully staffed community with on-site management, concierge, 24 hour guarded gate, two underbuilding secure parking spaces, and an additional owner storage area. Recent improvements include 2-zoned HVAC systems and water heater. A perfect location for a superlative lifestyle on the Key, yet close enough to all the excitement Sarasota has to offer. Of course, owners are eligible to join the Longboat Key Club, where there are 54 holes of championship golf, state-of-the-art tennis and pickleball at the Tennis Gardens, a nearby Marina and an abundance of gourmet dining choices. Dont hesitate to call and schedule your private showing. Bedroom Closet Type: Walk-in Closet (Primary Bedroom).