4500 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE DR #305

Step into this beautifully and recently updated 2 bedroom 2 bath condo and enjoy unobstructed bay views over the marina and mangrove islands in the sought-after community of Windward Bay on Longboat Key. This is being sold turnkey furnished with a few exceptions. The third-floor location offers stunning panoramic views from every room. Recent updates include an updated kitchen with bar seating, freshly painted walls, a low-profile built-in electric fireplace, an updated master bath with a walk-in closet, new LVP floors, new carpet, and a newer HVAC unit. Additional features include an inside-unit washer and dryer. This condo is ready for you! Each residence comes with a dedicated covered parking spot under the building and an individual direct-access storage closet. There are many great amenities to enjoy, including multiple pools, a fitness facility, a sauna, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, clubhouse, outdoor grills and fire pits, walking trails, kayaks and paddleboards, storage, and two marinas with boat slips (current waiting list). Windward Bay boasts 26 acres of natural grounds, mature tropical foliage, walking trails, water access, and convenient multiple beach access points. The community is also pet-friendly, even for larger dogs. Start each day with an amazing sunrise in your very own slice of paradise! The required Milestone Inspection Phase I and structural integrity reserve study have both been completed!