2161 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Unit PH3Longboat Key, FL 34228Sale Price: $8,200,000

Nothing else on Longboat Key can compare to this astounding penthouse on the beach. The uniqueness of the offering is undeniable. Capturing the entire top floor of this cherished gulf front building, this remarkable residence lives like a private home on the beach boasting 6,002 interior sq. ft., another 1,883 sq. ft. of terraces & views spanning from the Gulf of Mexico to the Bay & the City Skyline. En Provence is an exquisite seaside hideaway with the ambiance of a private estate on the Mediterranean, but here on the shores of Longboat Key. There are four en-suite bedrooms plus an office/study, a family room with a fireplace & bar, the kitchen is equipped to the nines with separate refrigerator & freezer, dual wall ovens, warming drawer, five burner gas cooktop, two dishwashers, a microwave & a butler's pantry with wine refrigeration. The gulf front wrap around terrace is home to a summer kitchen & lives like an outdoor living room, providing sunning & shaded areas, amazing vistas of beach & sand & of course, your sunsets on a daily basis. The master wing is entered through double doors to an inner foyer & rotunda accented by a beautiful floor medallion & recessed ceiling with chandelier. The master bedroom with morning kitchen opens to a den/study with a fireplace, both accessing the gulf front terrace. The master bath is a haven of serenity with dual vanity & sink areas, two commode rooms-one with a bidet, a whirlpool tub, double entry shower with multiple shower heads & your sunrise terrace. There is plenty of room for automobiles in your private 3-car air conditioned garage with direct exterior access. Inspired by the endless romance of the French Mediterranean with its quiet graceful gardens this highly sought address consists of 21 residences in three mid-rise buildings providing an intimate, exclusive setting for the privileged few who call this home. Amenities include a resort style pool & spa, a 24-hour guard gated entrance, concierge services, an owner's clubhouse with lounging areas, private dining room, caterer's kitchen & fitness center with locker rooms. First time on the market since construction.