3521 FAIR OAKS LANE, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228

Imagine waking up to manicured fairways and ending your day with toes in the sand. Ideal for seasonal living, or full-time escape, this Longboat Key home offers a refined island lifestyle with beautiful golf course views and private gulf beach access. With over 1300 miles of scenic coastline, Florida is a no income tax state that offers beautiful beaches, year-round out-door activities, mild winters and abundant sunshine. Located just minutes from Sarasota’s vibrant cultural arts scene, enjoy world-class theatre, ballet, opera, fine dining, and upscale shopping. This luxurious, tropically inspired residence provides two exterior entertaining spaces, a private and serene court-yard, with a black-bottomed pool and a spacious patio with a gas fire pit that’s nestled under a canopy of trees that overlook the fairway, a lake, and offers spectacular sunset views. Enter the home’s grand entrance as it reveals a spacious, light-filled vestibule with a striking, curved staircase, a 20-foot ceiling, and panoramic views through an abundance of windows overlooking the spectacular Longboat Key Club golf course. A rare find, this home is ideal for multigenerational living, with two equally spacious 15-by-20-foot primary suites, with one on the first floor and the second, upstairs. Both primary suites offer walk-in closets and a luxurious spa-like bath. The upstairs suite sits adjacent to the bonus room loft, providing a TV/lounge room for guests, or children to have their space. The chef’s kitchen features Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, a Wolf five-burner gas cooktop, ice maker and wine cooler. The beautiful quartzite countertops are back dropped by a gorgeous sea-colored glass tile backsplash and beautiful custom cabinetry. Additionally, the first floor offers a spacious family room and an office with built-ins overlooking the courtyard. The secondary bedrooms offer private accommodations, walk-in closets and en-suite baths. Additional features include a new roof. The Queens Harbour neighborhood is ideally located behind the gates of Bay Isles and features a community heated pool. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle and deeded access to Gulf of Mexico beaches with the Bay Isles Beach Club. The gated, private beach pavilion for residents includes barbecue, volleyball, parking, beach chair storage and restrooms. This wonderful home is available for private showings, or virtual showings by appointment.