850 S Tamiami Trail, Unit 428Sarasota, FL 34236Sale Price: $500,000

This is it! This is the one everyone's been waiting for: Central Park II has 180 units--but only a handful actually face the Hudson Bayou and offer a peaceful and pristine waterfront experience. Sit on the dock in front of your unit, sip your coffee and watch the manatees float by next to the kayak launch. Or sit up on one of your two lanais for a nice view of the trees, bayou--and even glimpse the downtown skyline. Talk about the best of both worlds? Rarely can you be so close to nature--and still be steps from Main Street, Selby Gardens and the bayfront. Sneak out the side gate for even faster access. These units facing the Hudson Bayou rarely hit the market. This particular townhouse has been completely upgraded--hard-wood floors throughout, new appliances and a spa-like bathroom with a glassed-in shower, custom closets, etc. This active community includes a swimming pool, hot tub, tennis/pickelball court, clubhouse, library, fitness center, changing rooms with showers and bike sheds. A two-story Publix is across the street--as is the new Sarasota Art Museum in the former Sarasota High School building. There is a reason homes in Central Park II don't stay on the market for long. It is a lifestyle and location that simply can't be beat. There's no place else like it in Sarasota. (This also makes for an easy investment: You can rent immediately for a minimum of one month. I know owners in CPII who already have bookings into 2023.)