Nowhere is the Elegance and Distinction of the Florida Waterfront Lifestyle more present than in the town of Longboat Key, a coveted and exclusive island brimming with lush landscaping & alluring residences along the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota’s bay. This beautiful and immaculate TURN-KEY FURNISHED 3 bedroom 2 and 1/2 baths home is ready to enjoy; however, what makes this home EXTRAORDINARY are the impressive, unobstructed and INSPIRING WATER VIEWS of the Gulf of Mexico. These water views are on full open display from the expansive west-facing terrace, the Living/Dinning room and Master-bedroom of the home, offering gorgeous open beach front beauty, marvelous array of wild life, sailing boats and DAZZLING SUNSETS all year long. Besides the impressive water views, this home features fresh NEW PAINT and TILE FLOORING throughout living areas and brand NEW CARPET in the bedrooms. The inviting CHEF'S KITCHEN features a built in desk, breakfast bar and separate dinette. The MASTER SUITE offers his/her walk-in and linen closets, custom plantation shutters plus its own access to the beautiful terrace. MASTER BATH includes spa tub and separate glass enclosed shower, separate sink areas and separate commode room. This property also features semi PRIVATE ELEVATOR ENTRANCE, designer furnishings (included) and finishes. There is a private staircase from the back terrace leading to the pool, beach and lushly landscaped grounds. Villa di Lancia is an exclusive community comprised of only 38 residences in two buildings, featuring 24 hour guard gated community with an onsite manager, PET FRIENDLY, meticulously maintained stunning grounds, a lavish heated pool, spa and 25 meter lap lane, a clubhouse with catering kitchen and up-to-date fitness center including steam room, separate dressing rooms and 2 Har-Tru tennis courts. The residence also has secured/covered underbuilding parking, extra storage room and plenty of guest parking. Enviable South-end of Longboat Key location, the community is just minutes from exclusive St. Armand's Circle, Publix Grocery Store, the exciting downtown Sarasota streets with its many attractions, theater and other cultural amenities of the city and is only 20 minutes to the Sarasota/Bradenton International airport. Come live the waterfront Lifestyle in Longboat Key! Please click on virtual tour at top left of page for additional video. *VIRTUAL SHOWING AVAILABLE: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=GvEsEUHdCaZ&mls=1 -