3111 Bayou Sound, Longboat Key, Florida
List Price: $1,450,000
MLS Number: A4645585

SELLERS SAY THEY ARE MOTIVATED. BRING AN OFFER. New roof. New HVAC. New Ductwork. In the lovely gated community of Bayou, this home is set back from the road, offering a water view of Crane's Bayou in Bay Isles. Walk through your backyard to see manatees swimming about in the bayou. Here, you are close to Longboat Key's stunning Gulf beach, within proximity to the Longboat Key Club, the Town Green with its outdoor market and performing arts, the town tennis center, Publix and CVS. This home has an expansive open floor plan with a first-floor elevation of 16 feet. The interior features vaulted ceilings, porcelain tile and wood floors, an abundance of windows, sliding doors, and new skylights, which create a bright, airy space with tons of natural light. There are built-in interior planters to add a touch of greenery. A large stone fireplace, natural gas-powered, serves as the focal point of the family room, which is adjacent to the kitchen. A bonus loft space, accessible via a spiral staircase, has its own powder room and can be used as an office, den or art studio. The kitchen features quartz countertops, an island and a special pass-through window for serving on the lanai. The primary bedroom suite offers ample space with a large bath and sliding doors leading to the lanai, where you'll find your private saltwater pool and water views. There is also an office nook in the primary suite with a view of the pool and the bayou lagoon. There are two additional bedrooms with en suites and one with a large walk-in closet. One bedroom suite is set apart and is ideal for an in-law, nanny or caregiver, offering privacy and comfort. The outdoor space features a saltwater pool with a new pump, filter, and newer coping and pool surface. There is a separate pool bath. There is plenty of space for lounge chairs and outdoor dining. The backyard adjoins private open green space owned by the Bay Isles Association, further enhancing the sense of privacy. Additional property features include a new energy-efficient HVAC, a new roof to be completed for the new buyers, two lower-level storage spaces, new exterior lighting, and a landscape sprinkler system. Membership is included in the private Bay Isles Beach Club with access to five acres of beach perfection, restrooms, and outdoor grills. Go to the Longboat Key Club and enjoy 45-plus holes of golf, five restaurants and a world-class tennis center, including pickleball courts, available with separate membership. What an opportunity to own in this fantastic neighborhood!