260 N Shore Rd UNIT 3, Longboat Key, FL 34228

RENOVATED BEACHFRONT WITH UNOBSTRUCTED GULF VIEWS! This is an incredible townhome with a distinctive milieu that offers three full bedrooms and three baths. Matchless finishes are rivaled only by its direct and private beach vistas along the north end of Longboat Key. Double doors enter the foyer with quarry tile and two-car garage access. On this level is the nearly 500 square foot patio room with a hot tub. Sliding glass doors can be opened to fully enjoy the gulf breezes. The comfortable, tropical climate is meant to be appreciated year round in this outdoor living space with a porch and beach walk-out. The main floor features an open great room layout with living and dining areas, plus a dry bar. Glass doors, clerestory and picture windows overlook the azure tides of the Gulf of Mexico. Two-story ceilings are dramatically vaulted and cedar-beamed to enhance the spaciousness. The floors have been handcrafted with a geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for a decorative effect. A culinary connoisseur’s kitchen has been designed to integrate a custom-built, floating island. It features artisan-fashioned cabinetry, glass display fronts, granite surfaces, a breakfast bar, stone-tiled backsplash and an apron-front hammered-copper sink. Appliances include a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a trash compactor, double ovens, a built-in microwave and a Viking brand gas range. A breakfast nook conveniently incorporates the laundry area. Two balconies are also on this level, one overlooking the beach and the other is shared by the guest rooms to the front. The home’s ornate ambiance carries through to the third level owner’s retreat with a private sun deck and a triangular window. Marble was cut, piece-by-piece, by a skilled craftsman to achieve the striking wall pattern that carries from the bedroom into the master bath. A celebrity-inspired closet is a remarkable room with storage built-ins. An antique-style vanity with dual hand-painted sinks, a jetted garden tub, walk-in shower with glass doors and a bidet are in the personal bath. Double French doors present the sun parlor. All wood decking throughout has been newly-laid and there is virtually maintenance-free composite decking on the beachside balconies. Bonus upgrades include skylights, designer fixtures, arched doorways, custom shutters and marble flooring. In addition, the residence has been design for an elevator install. Nestled gracefully in the charming community at 360 North on approximately nine acres, it offers direct gulf front with a private beach and a mangrove buffer ensuring years of unhindered pleasure.