luxury seaside apartments / penthouses for sale Longboat Key, United States

Experience and enjoy breathtaking, unobstructed Gulf views from this exceptional walk-down corner 3-bedroom 3-bath residence in the prestigious Villa Di Lancia community on South Longboat Key. Fully updated and spanning 2,485 sq. ft., this residence feels like its own private beachfront home. Upon entering from the semi-private elevator lobby, you are welcomed into an open and light-filled floor plan with soaring 10-foot ceilings and expansive walls of glass. As one of the most desirable corner residences in the community, this residence showcases panoramic Gulf views from nearly every room, which can be enjoyed by an additional wall of windows that flood the interior with natural light. The expansive great room connects to a nearly 500 sq. ft. covered terrace - your front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over turquoise waters! The terrace also has a private staircase allowing direct access to the beach and Gulf-front pool and spa, creating a rare and seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The updated eat-in kitchen features a serving bar, walk-in pantry, full laundry room, and generous storage. The split floor plan allows owners and guests alike to enjoy quiet privacy. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with direct Gulf views, private terrace access, spacious closets, and a large en-suite bath. The guest wing includes a second en-suite bedroom, as well as a third bedroom or a convenient and flexible den space with an adjacent bath. Villa Di Lancia is an exclusive boutique community with only 38 residences with resort-style amenities. Relax by the heated Gulf-front pool and spa, or enjoy friendly competition on the Har-Tru tennis and pickleball courts, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center and steam room. Resort-style living has been effortlessly achieved throughout the community, including the newly updated clubhouse, social room and kitchen, on-site management, 24-hour manned gate, EV charging station, secure under-building parking, guest parking, and a private storage room. This welcoming community is both pet-friendly and impeccably maintained. Ideally located on the southern end of Longboat Key, residents enjoy proximity to fine and casual dining, golf, marinas, shopping, St. Armands Circle, and Sarasota's cultural attractions. Residences here are rarely available. This is a rare opportunity to own a luxurious beachfront sanctuary and experience refined coastal living at its finest. This residence feels like a beautiful private home on the beach!