The elegance and allure of the Longboat Key Island Waterfront Lifestyle is magnificently present in the sought after community of Country Club Shores. A striking neighborhood brimming with lush landscaping, sprawling water canals & enticing residences along Sarasota's bay. This beautiful and immaculate TURN-KEY FURNISHED 3 bedroom 2 & 1/2 bath home was EXTENSIVELY REMODELED (to STUDS with replacement of EVERYTHING from PLUMBING to ELECTRICAL to ROOF to WINDOWS) in 2011 with the finest materials and finishes in a STUNNING DESIGN. Architectural details and an enticing Open Floor-Plan include: All interior TRAVERTINE FLOORING throughout, all PGT HURRICANE WINDOWS and sliding doors, including a 4 large panel wall that completely retracts to open up the entire family room. The inviting CHEF'S KITCHEN features designer CUSTOM CABINETS, granite countertops, a 6 burner double oven, GAS Stove and energy efficient appliances. Two HVAC units for dual zone distribution and energy efficiencies. All custom bathroom cabinetry and upgraded plumbing fixtures. Stunning wall tiles in kitchen & bathrooms. All exterior and interior designer solid wood doors. Upgraded Hurricane electric double garage door, and much, much more! THERE HAVE BEEN IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES TO VIRTUALLY EVERY FEATURE OF THE HOME; however, what makes this home EXTRAORDINARY & UNIQUE is its enviable location, THIRD in from the Open Bay with impressive and INSPIRING WATER VIEWS of the Sarasota Bay and Ca' d'Zan that can be appreciated from almost every room in the home, especially from the LARGE ENCLOSED PATIO which features two inch outdoor TRAVERTINE POOL DECKING and a beautiful LARGE HEATED POOL. But that's not all, be sure to bring your BOAT OR deep water SAILBOAT and explore the waterways from your PRIVATE DOCKS w/direct access to venture Sarasota Bay, the Gulf, or waterside dining. HOA is ONLY $175.00 per YEAR. Complete the versatility & beauty of this waterfront home with Deeded PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS across the street or join the Longboat Key Club and enjoy championship golf, tennis, fine dining & boating. Minutes to Downtown Sarasota & St. Armand's Circle complete your waterfront Island lifestyle! Be sure to click on the Virtual Tour button and enjoy Drone Video of the home and Bay.