558 Bayview Dr FL 34228

Bring offers! Discover a rare opportunity to own 200 FT (on two buildable lots) of prime Longboat Key waterfront property, where manatees, dolphins and splashing fish playing in your back yard or walk two block to the white sandy beach. Set on almost a half acre along a serene bayou across from a 7-acre preserve, this cypress, mid-century architecture home is Zen-like in its privacy, tropical serenity and connection to nature. The tranquil ambiance begins at the front entryway, where a peaceful koi pond with flowing waterfalls welcomes you home. The spacious open plan perfect for entertaining, invite a soothing cascade of natural light and sliding doors in the front and back open to a covered, screened lanai. The entire first floor is completely remodeled with all new bathrooms, appliances, drywall and insulation, electric and plumbing, A/C units, and LED lighting. Also set on the first floor, the master suite and a second bedroom with an en-suite bath. An atrium with a 20' tall ceiling separates the first floor from the second floor, where 2 guest bedrooms are located in a separate wing upstairs, with a Jack-and-Jill bath and private entrance overlooking a 20X30 (20,000 gallons) oversized pool. Additional features include an extra game room, plenty of storage and closet space, a new back-generator, two hot water heaters, and a two-car garage + guest parking. Enjoy endless opportunities with the option to subdivide into two 10,000 SF lots, and build two new waterfront homes. Short walking distance to the beach or drive to St. Armands.