Delightful Longboat Key Custom Key West Style Home with Direct Intracoastal Access offered on the market for the first time since it’s construction. A deeded Boat dock/lift with direct access to the Intracoastal waterway of Sarasota Ba... more.y and expansive water views enjoyable from most rooms enhances the value of this home. Entertaining is a pleasure with over 5,000 sq feet total area under Roof of charming old-Florida styled living that provides several areas perfect for gathering or restful enjoyment in solitude. Upon entry of the light-filled two- story foyer, garnished with a hand-painted mural by renowned artist Pam Marwede, you will be welcomed by the tranquil views seen from the formal living room with French doors that lead to a cozy screened Florida Room. A bright and functional kitchen features a cook’s prep island with Wolff gas cooktop, recently upgraded quality wood cabinetry and granite counters and opens to the dining area and family room only separated by a 300 gallon aquarium feature. Two guest bedrooms are located on the first level, one en-suite also featuring a sitting area and private patio. The second floor dedicated to the Main Bedroom Suite boasts wood floors, vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters and is complimented by a 328 sq ft observation deck. Additional areas include a separate office/study with bay windows facing the water views, large Master bath with soaking tub and shower, walk-in closet, and a fourth bedroom w/Murphy bed that could also serve as a second office or home gym. An open air free-form pool is surrounded by brick pavers and lush green yard of Florida foliage - a variety of palms, majestic Banyan tree and pond leading to the Bay is nature’s paradise. The home is only completed by the practical features of a full pool bath, three car garage, standing seam metal roof, home generator, well for irrigation, water filtration system, natural gas, Anderson double pane windows and outdoor landscape lighting. The desirable Sandhamn Place community is a deed restricted private gated enclave of nine custom homes where residents enjoy the privileges of deeded beach access, tennis court, marina and access to many of Longboat Key’s popular restaurants and shopping amenities.