If island living has been part of a lifelong dream, then you need to live on Longboat Key, one of the best islands rated by Travel & Leisure magazine and this is the PERFECT HOME TO TURN YOUR VISION INTO REALTY. This custom-built home offers convenience, exclusivity, privacy and is situated on deep water canal cul de sac street in the southernmost Harbor area of Bay isles behind 2 gates, perfect for a large family. It has been renovated to include the most desired features by todays discerning Buyers. It begins with the open floor plan and totally renovated chef style kitchen with top of line ss appliances by Wolf, Bosch, Sub-Zero and dual dishwashers by KitchenAid. Now add the safety features that make the home more hurricane resilient with impact windows & whole house generator. Located on over 1/4 acre, protected, deep water south facing lot on Sarasota Bay & built at an elevation over 12' exceeding the required base flood elevation. Say yes to a boater’s paradise with your recently added 100' of trek deck and dock with 10,000lb. boat lift that previously accommodated a 27’ Grady White cruiser. You're within minutes to easy access of Gulf of Mexico either via New Pass or Longboat Key Pass with no fixed bridges to hamper your voyage whether going fishing or just on a sunset cruise. The lot is lushly landscaped and meticulously cared for while the saltwater pool and spa have been recently refinished, the pool deck has newly added shell stone pavers. Now that you've been impressed with the curb appeal of this home, it is time to enter and be greeted by the soaring 24 ft. step ceiling in the foyer and main living area that is complimented with accented stone walls and floor to ceiling windows that showcase views of the pool and waterway. The chef’s kitchen with a large island, extensive wood cabinetry has easy access to the 22’x28’ Dining Rm/Family Rm combination that makes entertaining family and friends easy. The Breakfast Nook is perfect for more casual intimate dining for the owner or on those perfect days move to the 15’x27’ screened in porch and outdoor kitchen taking advantage of the view. Hosting those overnight Guests is no problem with this 5/6 bedroom and 5 ½ bath home. 3 of the Guest Bedrooms are En Suite while 2 share a full bath, each of these bedrooms are on different levels achieving the ultimate in privacy for your guests. The Owners’ Master on main level is oversized with a sitting area, the Master Bath has his/her vanities, a separate perfect makeup vanity that conceals the disappearing tub, and his/hers closets with wood organizers. Beautiful engineered hardwood flooring is on the main level, 6” baseboard and multi-piece crown molding in the main living area. This 3-level home offers great views of the Bay from the different decks and porches plus provision has been made for a future elevator, just add all the electro-mechanicals. Most of the key infrastructure items like a 5-year-old tile roof, A/C systems have recently been replaced and the exterior of home has been freshly painted. All it needs is a new family to enjoy all the benefits of the meticulous and thoughtful previous owners. Conveniently located at the Southern end of LBK with easy access to St. Armands and Downtown Sarasota. Longboat Key Club Resort membership offers fine dining, tennis, 2 golf courses and other benefits. Bay Isles gives you private beach access to the Gulf of Mexico with parking and facilities. Don’t hesitate on this one…