This is the best deal available on Manasota Key. A PRIVATE, ELEVATED, half acre property on Lemon Bay with SWEEPING VIEWS of the Intracoastal Waterway and DEEDED BEACH ACCESS! Featuring a BRAND NEW 2023 ROOF with new gutters, a 2022 HVAC system and WHOLE HOME HURRICANE PROTECTION – this is a property with good bones and a great layout that you can enjoy for years to come. Inside, you will fall in love with the amount of windows present that fill the home with natural light all the way up to the CHARMING, VAULTED CEILING WITH WOOD BEAMS and paneling. This main living space hosts an ample sized family room and a just-right sized kitchen with an eat-in dining area that pleasantly flows with the FLORIDA ROOM – everyone’s favorite part of the house. This is a delightful spot for morning coffee or entertaining guests while you soak in the backdrop of Lemon Bay watching boats cruise by, dolphins playing and birds soaring. You can keep this part of the home open to the indoors for comfort during the height of winter and summer or open it up to the outdoors to welcome in the breeze on a nice day. An OPEN-AIR LARGE DECK frames the outside of the home for additional outdoor living space with 180-DEGREE WATER VIEWS that you can’t easily find elsewhere – stretching on a clear day from the key’s north bridge all the way down to it’s south bridge! The OVERSIZED PRIMARY BEDROOM sits at the front of the home with a Juliet balcony and lush landscaped view with walk-in closet, skylight and ensuite bathroom featuring dual sinks, a walk-in shower, linen closet and toilet closet. For guests, another SECOND BEDROOM SUITE is just down the hall with large built-in closets and a private ensuite bathroom with updated vanity and walk-in shower. In addition – there is a THIRD BATHROOM off of the living room for everyday convenience and a THIRD BEDROOM which the current owners use as an office! Downstairs, you will be delighted at the amount of storage this home boasts with covered, UNDER BUILDING PARKING available for at least 4 cars and plenty of room for a golf cart along with a lockable STORAGE UTILITY ROOM which houses the laundry area and workshop. If that isn’t enough – there is an additional shelled storage area at the rear of the home just past the outdoor shower perfect for dropping beach chairs, kayaks and paddleboards! A LOW MAINTENANCE YARD is the perfect choice here for those interested in enjoying island life! Florida native plants thrive here and create an incredible tropical paradise that allows you to get out on the water for fishing and exploring the many islands and sandbars nearby. Depending on your needs you can repair the old dock and fishing pier present or redesign one to fit your offshore boating needs – NO FIXED BRIDGES to The Gulf of Mexico. If you’re thinking of the beach instead of the bay, a short walk directly across the street offers DEEDED BEACH ACCESS onto a dreamy and private stretch of white sand ready for morning swims, afternoon snorkel trips or evening sunset walks! Manasota Key is a hidden gem on the west coast between Tampa and Fort Myers offering the true old-Florida lifestyle so many of us are craving in this busy world. Sneak away to your tranquil paradise for vacations or enjoy it year-round as this area is still nearby a multitude of restaurants, shopping, golf courses and hospitals with centrality to a variety of airports and cities. Call today to hear more and schedule your private showing!