RARE OPPORTUNITY! THIS IS YOUR LUCKY DAY! A blank palette to create the home that you have always dreamed of awaits. Why spend $30, 000 for deconstructing and removal down to the studs of an original Windward Bay Condominium, when the work has already been completed and ready for you? Location, Location, Location! Finished remodeled condos on the same floor have sold in the $800, 000 range and the highest Windward Bay interior, 2nd floor condo with reconfigured floor plan, sold at $900, 000. Prepare to be enthralled by the mesmerizing beauty of the sparkling waters of Sarasota Bay and the sense of Old Florida Tranquility. Bask in the serenity of moonlit nights or wake up to breathtaking sunrises from each of your bayfront rooms. Imagine viewing the graceful Manatees from the comfort of your own home! Floridas gentle giants return each year to live right below your condo's living and florida room windows, which is the #1 reason that the current owners, for over two decades, purchased this second home! Memories the sellers will forever cherish are the cacophony of bird viewings they experienced daily, which includes: a great blue heron and rare yellow crested night heron that live in the mangrove tree to the left of their window, an osprey who will fly very close to the Florida Room to show off his catch, the nearby eagle and owl neighbors that they looked forward to seeing during the week, the dancing dolphins, the continuous jumping of the mullet fish, and their greatest memory of all was indeed the manatees right below. They witnessed the birth of many baby manatees over the years and had the honor of observing a mother manatee leading her baby to its first breath of air. It is an amazing place to observe the Awesomeness of Nature. The circumstances for Professional water remediation and deconstruction down to the studs, was not related to hurricane damage. Clean and certified Lab air analysis reports are available upon request. The community of Windward Bay is set like a jewel on the barrier island of Longboat Key. Flourishing on 26 acres that are well-manicured, beautifully landscaped, and graced with half a mile of water-front nature trails. Windward Bay possesses one deeded and two public beach access points to the uncrowded sandy beaches of Longboat Key. A designated parking space and spacious owners closet is yours (For all your beach toys and bicycles) located on the first level parking garage. Windward Bay on Longboat Key, is a low-density residence and a nature lovers delight with unparalleled amenities that include: Two tennis/pickleball courts, 2 marinas with 28 boat & jet ski slips for a low monthly fee (first come first served), a barbecue grill for each midrise, fishing pier, 2 fish cleaning stations, kayak racks, 2 heated pools, shuffleboard, bike racks, clubhouse, library, fitness room, meeting room, 2 saunas, and community fire pits throughout the property. Conveniently accessible to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Anna Maria Island, Historic Cortez Fishing Village, Championship Golf Courses, renowned restaurants, shopping destinations, and vibrant cultural attractions, you'll never have a shortage of entertainment options. Welcome home to Pet Friendly Windward Bay, where TWO pets are allowed. This Once in a Lifetime Condo is the paradigm of contemporary Longboat Key Gulf to Bay Living. Book your showing today, live the life and create the perfect home you have always dreamed of!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Florida Room Dimensions: 22 x 8
- Great Room Dimensions: 23 x 14
- Florida Room Level: First
- Great Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Electric Water Heater
- Range
- Refrigerator
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Electric
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 9
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY, ICW
- Water Features: Bay/Harbor, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina
- Bay/Harbor
- Waterfront Feet: 50
Exterior and Lot Features
- Irrigation System
- Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Shower
- Sauna
- Storage
- Tennis Court(s)
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Child Safety Fence, Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Covered, Ground Level, Guest
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 26.67
- Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1161745
Home Features
- View: Water
- Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm, Security Lights
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1819
- Association Name: Meryem Billaouadil
- Association Phone: 9413833571
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: Two pets, no more than one (1) dog with a maximum weight of 75 pounds at maturity. Association approval of owner/tenant pet/s is required. See governing documents for all rules and regulations., Max Pet Weight: 75, Number Of Pets: 2
School Information
- Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
- High School: Bayshore High
- Middle School: Martha B. King Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 2
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1 Month
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Wheelchair Access
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 8862.14
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- Directions: From St. Armands Circle head north on FL-789/Gulf of Mexico Drive. Turn right/east into Windward Bay Community. Make an immediate right/east, continue South to destination which is the last midrise building on the left, G building, 4500 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Park in guest parking on the right. Take elevator or stairs to Floor 2, Unit #205.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Green Water Conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
- Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Parcel Number: 8007915757
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2229
- Subdivision: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Township: 35
- Zoning: R4MX
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 1292 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1325
- Year Built: 1975
- Building Area Source: Builder
- Building Area Total: 1325
- Building Name: G
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Metal Frame, Tilt up Walls
- Direction Faces: West
- Foundation Details: Slab, Stilt/On Piling
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 50
- Roof: Built-Up
- Levels or Stories: 4
- Building Total Stories: 4
- Structure Type: Mid Rise
- Elevator: Yes
- Architectural Style: Florida
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Underground Utilities
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public