569 ROUNTREE DRIVE, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Ideally situated on a generously sized lot with mature landscaping in the charming neighborhood of Longboat Key Estates, this 1,832 square-foot home boasts 100 feet of frontage on a 60-foot deep-water canal a short distance from Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway with no bridges to the Gulf of Mexico. The home is just a short stroll to the community’s deeded beach access across Gulf of Mexico Drive, where you can enjoy shelling and sunsets on a pristine, quiet stretch of beach or gatherings in the neighborhood pavilion. There also is a fishing pier on the bay. The split-floorplan 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home includes a kitchen/family room combo, hurricane-glass windows and a screened lanai with a pool and covered area for outdoor dining. The neighborhood is next door to Bayfront Park, which offers an array of amenities, including three pickleball courts, tennis court, shuffleboard courts, playground and trail. Owned by the same family for over 30 years, this property offers a fantastic opportunity for a remodel or as a homesite for new construction.