519 Rountree Dr

Waterfront and wonderful, this well-located .22 acre buildable lot is perfectly sited on a salt water canal with no fixed bridges to the Gulf and just moments from its deeded beach access. With an enviable location for a custom resort home of 3,500+ SF under air and 5000+ SF in total, you'll be captivated by the long water canal and Bay views to the east plus Gulf and beach views to the west. This lovely homesite also has a private dock on the quiet end of the canal (can accommodate a 32+ foot boat) and a very convenient beach entrance for glorious days of shelling and sunsets on a pristine stretch of sand. The current Owner can provide blueprints plus renderings for a luxe new construction home on this wonderful lot to get you started or fulfill your dreams by designing your own custom home in paradise. The Owner's full set of plans features a stylish beach home with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, powder room, study, and elevator access to an extraordinary 1,150+ sf rooftop terrace complete with full outdoor kitchen, ready for gorgeous sunset dinner parties. Other unique features of the plan include a resort style pool area with 14-foot-high private covered patio, full house generator, and second floor master living area including a 200+ SF balcony with Gulf of Mexico Views. Included free with the purchase of the lot is a charming and updated mid-century 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 2018 roof, 2018 hurricane impact windows, waterfront Florida room, polished terrazzo floors, and open concept floor plan. You can continue to use it as an income producing rental property or enjoy it immediately as your personal retreat while creating a spectacular new construction home on this site. Longboat Key Estates has a wonderful bay front location directly across the street from its deeded beach and has 46 homes, concrete sea walls, a fishing pier on the bay, plus an outdoor shower and shade gazebo on the beach, perfect for that quintessential Florida lifestyle. It is also directly next door to Bayfront Park with tennis, pickle ball, basketball, two separate dog parks (large dog and small dog), kayaking, bicycle repair station and nature walk. From this great mid-island location, you'll also enjoy easy access to the restaurants and shops of Saint Armands Circle, downtown Sarasota, the complimentary island trolley, boating, fishing, water sports, charter boats and the 45 hole championship golf course of the nearby Longboat Key Club. This property is also listed as vacant land, MLS#A4544069.