luxury houses with sea view for sale Manatee County, United States

Pre-Construction. To be built. Build your dream waterfront home on North Longboat Key! Discover an exceptional opportunity to create your custom coastal retreat on this build-to-suit lot with 120 feet of waterfront frontage. The property is primed for development, with a permit filed and anticipated approval. Included in the price are complete architectural plans by Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors, renowned for their innovative designs that harmonize modern luxury with beauty of Florida's coastal landscapes. The thoughtfully designed floor plan ensures a seamless flow for everyday living and entertaining, capturing breathtaking water views from key living areas. Whether you're relaxing indoors or going out to enjoy the vibrant outdoor spaces, this home has been envisioned to maximize its unparalleled waterfront location. Key features include a new seawall in 2023 that provides a solid foundation for waterfront living. Deeded beach access, just a short distance away, offers private enjoyment of pristine sandy shores on Longboat Key. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the ample frontage for a dock and boat, providing easy access to Sarasota Bay and beyond. On sought-after North Longboat Key, the property offers proximity to acclaimed restaurants like Shore, Whitney's and Mar Vista, ensuring dining and entertainment are always nearby. This is your chance to bring a remarkable vision to life in one of Florida's desired locations. Schedule your private showing today and imagine the possibilities.

Price Reduction of $75,000.00. Step into modern luxury at this canal-front masterpiece on the south end of Longboat Key. Nestled in the premier Country Club Shores neighborhood, this 2024-effective-year renovation seamlessly blends classic Florida charm with cutting-edge innovation. Built with top-tier materials and state-of-the-art systems, this home offers coastal waterfront living in an unrivaled location. The southeastern exposure provides an abundance of natural light and water views. Everything has been addressed with this custom renovation, and the fully restored interior showcases thoughtful upgrades throughout, including Lutron programmable lighting, a German-designed kitchen lighting system, new plumbing and electrical, impact windows and doors, a must-see chef's kitchen, instant hot water delivery and a whole-home water filtration system. Coral stone floors on the main level and hardwood flooring above complement the refined design, curated by the owner, a professional interior designer. This residence offers three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, including a full-floor principal suite featuring a sitting room, private balcony with Sarasota Bay views, and generous closet space. A sizeable living room designed for entertaining separates the en-suite guest wing from the main living areas. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, high-end appliances and a breakfast room overlooking a private front courtyard. Additional main-floor spaces include a library or game room, powder room, laundry room, exercise room and a framed, wired area for a future elevator. Outdoors, lush tropical gardens envelop the entire property, creating a tranquil and Zen-inspired sanctuary leading to a covered lanai overlooking a resort-style pool and spa, with expansive patios ideal for entertaining. The canal-side setting includes a private dock with a boat lift and mooring capabilities for a larger vessel with no bridges to the bay and access to the Gulf in minutes. Enjoy sunrises over Sarasota Bay and amazing sunsets and water activities from your designated beach access just a short stroll away. The Country Club Shores neighborhood is known for coastal living, with low HOA fees and the location provides easy access to golfing, shopping, dining at St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota.

Welcome to a masterfully reimagined two-bedroom, 2.5-bath FURNISHED town home offering breathtaking, full open views of Sarasota Bay and the vibrant city skyline with its OWN PRIVATE BOAT SLIP. Arguably the most exquisite residence in the esteemed Fairway Bay community at Bay Isles on Longboat Key. The property underwent a meticulous down-to-the-studs renovation in 2020 that included filling in the 100 square foot atrium on the second floor, blending high-end craftsmanship with its unparalleled waterfront setting. The interior is a showcase of custom artistry, featuring warm wood ceilings, solid White Oak stairway treads, an elegant custom iron stairway railing, inset cabinets, Sonos sound system and a Lutron smart lighting system for effortless ambiance control. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, anchored by a custom White Oak island with quartz tops, Fisher Paykel built-in appliances, and charming built-in banquet seating breakfast niche. Sophisticated touches continue throughout, including a custom iron wine rack, grass wallpaper, designer light fixtures and sleek tile flooring in every room. Retreat to the primary suite, where soaring wood ceilings and a custom walk-in closet provide a sanctuary of comfort. The bath is light, bright and features a furniture-quality inset vanity and an enclosed wet room complete with a standalone soaking tub. The other bedroom on the second floor also has an en-suite bath that features furniture-quality vanity and beautiful walk-in shower. The second-floor laundry with full size LG front-loaded machines makes doing laundry a breeze. For ultimate peace of mind, the home features an impact-rated bayfront living room window and rear exterior door, complemented by a Garrison Hammerhead Aluminum Flood Barrier System installed in 2025. This system includes reinforced cement pilings just inside the garage door with easy-to-use slide-in aluminum slats designed to prevent water intrusion. As part of the Bay Isles community, residents enjoy world-class amenities including 24-hour gated security, swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and exclusive access to the private Bay Isles Beach Club. Just minutes from the cultural heart of downtown Sarasota and upscale shopping of St. Armands Circle, this home offers a lifestyle of effortless elegance.

In a rich tropical waterfront setting on Longboat Key, this unique retreat lives like a modern treehouse while evoking a sense of peace, family and comfortable, easy island living. Tucked within the island's native landscape along a natural bayou off Sarasota Bay, the property offers a rare opportunity to experience serene waterfront living surrounded by nature, with the Gulf's azure waters and pristine beach access just moments away. Enjoy your private backyard dock and kayak launch or secure your boat on one of the deepwater slips on the open bay. Excellent fishing and bird watching await right outside your door in this remarkable natural habitat. The spacious home is anchored by a stunning great room with vaulted cedar ceilings and exposed beams. The home features a 40-by-9-foot sunroom with bar area and handcrafted art shelves, a dedicated library, an inviting family room and a separate private office with extensive built-in cabinetry, providing warmth and functionality. Extensive decking spans the front entry and wraps around an inner atrium courtyard for alfresco dining. An elevated cabana-style shaded area invites relaxation in sun and shade. The kitchen with center island is positioned for hosting memorable gatherings. The primary suite offers a full wall of windows overlooking the tranquil bayou, two walk-in closets and an additional wall of custom storage. The split floor plan provides a separate wing for guests, featuring two additional bedrooms and baths for convenient hosting. Each guest room offers private access to the outdoor decks and views of the tropical center atrium. Two garages accommodate up to four vehicles, boats, golf carts or paddleboards. Many of the furnishings are included. In Land's End, an intimate gated community of just 12 residences, owners enjoy maintenance-free landscaping, a heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and convenient deepwater boat slips, all artfully tucked among the trees for privacy. From here, it is a short visit or golf cart ride to the captivating sandy Gulf beach or local favorites, including Shore Longboat Key, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Whitney's. The adjacent plaza also offers multiple popular waterfront cafes, boutique shops, Ventura's restaurant, and 24/7 gym or Pilates studio. Enjoy mesmerizing sunsets on the Gulf or sunrises on the bay from this waterside community. This is a rare offering in today's marketplace, capturing the allure of Old Florida living in one of the island's treasured enclaves.

Named the House of Columns by world-renowned, award-winning architect Carl Abbott, this palatial Bayfront estate stands as a singular expression of architectural distinction and craftsmanship. Encompassing close to five acres on the north end of Longboat Key spanning Sarasota Bay, the combined offering of 6610 and 6630 Gulf of Mexico Drive represents one of the most significant residential holdings available in the area, a legacy estate where endless views of sea and sky create an unforgettable backdrop for living. The property unfolds like a private peninsula, offering exceptional width, depth and privacy. On the eastern shoreline, calm bay waters reflect the morning light with open water, protected shoreline and bridgeless access to the Gulf of Mexico. The primary residence is gracefully positioned on the bayfront, designed to capture eastern exposure and long, tranquil water views across Sarasota Bay. Clean architectural lines, soaring interior volumes, and walls of glass create a continuous dialogue between interior and exterior. Ceilings soar up to 21 feet, allowing light to move freely throughout the home while maintaining warmth and livability. The elevator provides access across levels, while Lutron lighting and automated shades on every window and door allow the home to respond intuitively to the changing light of day. The residence has been impeccably maintained by its original owner, reflecting a level of care and stewardship rarely found. Infrastructure has been thoughtfully addressed, including a whole-home generator that ensures continuity and peace of mind. The owner's garage sits under a cantilever with access to the interior elevator and an additional air-conditioned four-car garage with large workspace offers a total space for 6 cars and exceptional flexibility for collectors, hobbies or future customization. A lagoon-style pool sits within the landscape, offering a resort-like atmosphere while preserving privacy and water views. A private dock with two boat lifts provides immediate access to Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, creating a seamless boating lifestyle that complements the estate's waterfrontage. The inclusion of 6630 Gulf of Mexico Drive allows owners to construct a guest house or secondary structure, offering flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or staff accommodations, offering extraordinary future optionality and ensures the next owner retains control over one of Longboat Key's irreplaceable resources, land. What ultimately distinguishes this offering is its irreplaceability. Estates of this size, with this combination of architectural pedigree, boating infrastructure, development flexibility and maintained condition are no longer being created. Despite its scale and seclusion, you are moments from the refined lifestyle Longboat Key is known for, private clubs, championship golf, fine dining, IMG Academy and the cultural offerings of Anna Maria Island, St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota just beyond the bridge. This is not merely a waterfront home, it is a generational legacy, unmatched in design, scale, privacy and location.