650 Longview DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228Sale Price: $1,650,000

This exceptional canal property's enviable location is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac street nestled privately amidst the island's mature live oaks in the Buttonwood Harbour community on the south end of Longboat Key, a half-mile from Town Center. With a highly functional floor plan, this three-bedroom, two-bath home is ideal for full or part-time living. The interior benefits, from its easy-to-maintain one-level with expansive walls of glass and windows that add to the home's spacious feel. The entryway leads into a generous and relaxing living room with tri-fold sliding glass doors opening to a covered and screened lanai offset by a caged, large kidney-shaped pool. The kitchen is fully equipped and adjoins a cozy dining room with wood-burning fireplace. The master suite is tucked in the west corner alongside its own den/office with sliding glass doorway to the pool and plantation shuttered French doors to a walk-out tranquil retreat. Two guest rooms share a bath offering comfort for visitors. The outdoor living features are simply first-rate with appealing landscape, paved area for grilling and entertaining and a waterside dock to enjoy manatees, birds galore and spectacular sunsets. You, your family and friends will love the outdoor activities that are so near: the beach, leisure trails, golf, fishing, Bayfront Park with treed dog park, pickleball and many amenities for all ages, LBK 10 Har-Tru clay courts and a one-of-a-kind place for shopping and dining at St. Armands Circle.