Live like you are on vacation every day on the south end of Longboat Key, behind the exclusive gates of the Longboat Key Club Islandside with easy beach access and resort-style amenities. This sought after 3 bedroom floor plan is perfect as a full time home, vacation getaway or to earn income by renting out 3 months during season. The double door entry and foyer with porcelain tile flooring invites owners into the bright, open living/dining area with custom built-in cabinetry, crown molding and floor to ceiling sliders showcasing the natural beauty of garden vistas and the golf course. The oversized wraparound terrace is accessed from almost every room and offers a partial beach view in addition to the lush green landscaping. The well-designed kitchen has a large center island, quartz counter tops, breakfast alcove, built-in desk area and name brand appliances (most of which are new) such as SubZero and Bosch for creating culinary delights. The master suite has a customized walk-in closet, marble vanity and a sunken jacuzzi tub perfect for sore muscles after a day of golf or tennis. Other features include an ensuite guest bedroom, a den that is easily converted into a 3rd bedroom, separate laundry room with deep sink and storage, impact glass windows and an air conditioned storage locker on the lobby level. Another benefit owners will enjoy is a highly desirable, separately accessed garage space under the building. The Sanctuary is a pet friendly community located on 18 acres of beachfront with onsite management, 24 hour guard gate, jogging and walking trails, Olympic sized heated pool and spa, two lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, state-of-the-art fitness center, a clubhouse with planned activities and recently renovated lobby and common areas. The Sanctuary offers the best in location and lifestyle only minutes away from fine dining and shopping on St. Armands Circle and the cultural hub of downtown Sarasota.