580 Birdie Ln, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Soak in picturesque coastal scenery in this beautiful British West Indies-style waterfront home, located in Country Club Shores on south Longboat Key and offering easy boat access to Sarasota Bay, seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces for entertaining and breathtaking vistas at every turn. Facing south on a wide, deep canal ideal for boating, the property is only three lots from the intercoastal and offers a Trex weatherproof dock, renovated 16,000-pound boat lift and new fabricated boat rests. The residence was completely rebuilt from in 2012 to hurricane specifications, including concrete block construction, hurricane-rated windows and doors, and metal roofing. A lovely landscaped circular paver drive provides a grand entrance to the double-door entry of this elegant two-story home, which boasts a bright, open floorplan with exquisite appointments, such as Johnson Texas oak hand-scraped hardwood floors, custom lighting, Hunter Douglas plantation shutters, Silhouette and Applause Vertiglide blinds and an indoor-outdoor Sonos sound system. Entertaining is a breeze in the spacious living room, which has a wall of retractable sliding doors opening to the waterfront patio, heated saltwater pool and spa. It also includes 11-foot tray ceilings, custom bookshelves, decorative gas fireplace, enclosed entertainment center and a wall-mounted TV behind a sliding artwork panel. Next to the living room, the well-equipped kitchen boasts Brookhaven white cabinetry, Viking appliances, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, breakfast bar and an alcove desk. Nearby, the dining area features a gorgeous glass bubble chandelier and French doors to a beautifully landscaped front yard with a water fountain. In the backyard, new fencing creates a pet safe border and there is also a covered lanai, recently enclosed with high-end aluminum "no-see-um" screens and doors, a new Viking gas grille and pass-through window, perfect for comfortable alfresco dining. The main level of the house is designed with a split floorplan with four bedrooms and two-and-one-half baths and a convenient laundry room. Head upstairs via a light-filled stairway with a magnificent chandelier to the grand master suite with gorgeous bay views and its own private covered balcony. The suite includes an oversized walk-in closet with custom built-ins, sumptuous master bath with marble countertops, travertine tile flooring, dual sinks, soaking tub, and large enclosed shower. An adjoining upstairs office has fantastic water views provided by the aquarium window and sliding doors to the outdoor deck. This fabulous South Longboat Key residence offers the best of waterfront living, including deeded beach access across the street on Gulf of Mexico Drive, and is only a short drive to restaurants and shopping in St. Armand's Circle and downtown Sarasota.