550 Buttonwood Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Brand new construction on Longboat Key is a special treat and this just built (2021) home is a wonderful representation of luxury living, steps from pristine beach shores and convenient community bay access. Built with the highest stan... more.dards in mind by J&C Builders, this elevated four-bedroom residence boasts all the amenities required for modern living. You will love the high-end construction of this home with its metal roof, fire-resistant exterior, professional landscaping and oversized three-car garage. The two living level design of this contemporary home encompasses nearly 4,500-square-feet of interior. The custom, solid wood/glass front door opens to a spacious foyer entry with a convenient mud room area. The modern minimalist interior features wood-grain Porcelain tile flooring in every room, 12’ ceilings, impact glass throughout, wired for SMART home enhancements, open-plan living/dining/kitchen space, walls of pocketing glass sliders that open to airy terrace areas on both levels and ensure a seamless indoor to outdoor experience. The first level is organized around the gourmet kitchen at the heart of the house, featuring Quartz countertops, all-white shaker cabinetry with dovetail cut drawers and soft-close features, Thermador appliances, extended island with room to dine and an extra-large pantry. Overnight guests will enjoy the bedroom suite that completes the first floor. Take the stairs or the three-stop elevator up to the second level that welcomes you with a lovely loft area with a built-in coffee/wet bar. The master suite is in a secluded spot just down the hall, offering beautiful glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico, a spa-inspired bathroom with deep soaker tub and doorless glass/tiled shower, full-wall shoe shelf in the walk-in closet, as well as its own terrace. Two additional bedrooms are arranged in a split layout. The screen-protected patio is the ideal place to escape, with its brick pavered sundeck, covered lounge/dining area, gas heated swimming pool with spa and sun shelf, firepit, plus a ground-level bonus space that could easily serve as a wonderful cabana. This neighborhood is in a central location just minutes from the best that Longboat Key and Sarasota offer. The Publix Plaza and Avenue of the Flowers are within walking distance. If tennis is your passion, Cedars Tennis Resort and the exclusive Longboat Key Club are only a short drive away. A bit further north are trendy eateries and boutique shopping at St. Armands Circle, plus the bustling nightlife of downtown Sarasota.