535 Forest Way Longboat Key, FL 34228

New Opportunity, Here Now! Peaceful elegance on stunning Longboat Key! A beautifully maintained Townhome in Cedars East Fitness & Tennis Resort is now available. Ideally located in a private location of Cedars East. Easy access to our island's long walking/bike path with easy access to one of our beach accesses. End unit with enchanting wooded and water views. Beautiful natural light from almost every window. The open, spacious light combined with the tropical foliage and water views will absolutely put you in that relaxed island-life state of mind. This beautiful home with its high ceilings and open flowing floor plan features an open kitchen with the snack bar leading right into the dining and family room giving you an open and spacious living area. This home has gorgeous colors and materials throughout the entire interior. The Master bedroom is oversized with a wall of windows offering those wooded views of our tropical island foliage. The Master bathroom is large with his and her vanities. Lanai off the family room is a peaceful oasis surrounded by island landscape and water views. The exterior was resided w/ maintenance-free Hardi Board Siding along w/ newer windows. The oversized garage with a large storage closet is perfect for all the hobbies and is a very rare asset on Longboat Key. Recent improvements include a newer AC unit being replaced in 2020 and New Glass Slider installed in 2019. Cedars East is a 66-acre village-like townhome setting, surrounded by nature & close access to both the beach and bay on the beautiful north end of Longboat Key. Spacious and tropical community w/ lit boardwalks leading through mangroves to amenities including heated Jr. Olympic Size Pool, Ten Har-Tru Tennis Courts, Club House w/ Pro-Shop, 24hr Fitness Center, Tiki bar, Restaurant, Fishing Pier & kayak launch. Some amenities require add'l membership to the club for use. Walking distance to area attractions like Harry's Deli and Continental Kitchen, a true island gem in Joan Durante Park, Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft, and of course Longboat Key's world-famous sugary white sand beaches. Close to other main attractions and cultural events, e.g., St. Armand’s Circle - famous for world-class shopping and dining, Mote Aquarium with marine exhibits and marine/kayaking excursions, the Asolo Repertory Theatre, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Marie Selby Gardens, Anna Maria Island, Ringling Museum complex and numerous dining options on Longboat and in downtown Sarasota. If you are a golfer, there are a number of top-rated courses nearby. Spacious Condo Ownership property w/ Townhome Design is perfect for seasonal or year-round living. Convenient on-site rental mgmt company if desired with convenient 2-week minimum rental policy w/in the community. Cedars is also a pet-friendly community!! Finally, the sellers are offering completely turn-key furnished (Excluding limited personal tenant items) to make your move seamless. So, as you can see, what a property for your new beach residence.