4255 Gulf Dr. #223, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

You’ll love the space in this three-bedroom, two-bath upstairs condo in Island Village. With a total of 1535 square feet under air conditioning, which includes a former screen porch (lanai) that was glassed-in with sliding doors and re-floored with ceramic tile, it is among the more spacious units in the development. And from the porch there are peeks of Tampa Bay, even a look at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge from the master bedroom. Closer is the tennis court, and this condo is on the eastern, quieter end of the community. Another nice upgrade is the kitchen, with solid wood cabinets and granite surfaces in an efficient U-shape. Living and dining rooms are combined, opening out into the lanai for a very effective use of space. Take note of the crown moldings. An indoor utility room makes laundry convenient. There’s a big storage closet suitable for bikes and beach gear down in the garage, where the two assigned parking spaces are closest to the staircase. There’s also a circular stairway off the lanai, which leads you down the ‘back way’ to the tennis courts and heated swimming pool. The beach is two blocks away, the free Island Trolley is at Gulf Drive, and all the shopping, dining and entertainment you want is just a short distance. It’s a lovely condo in a residential setting, ideal for a couple with occasional visitors, seasonal owners, or just about anyone who loves Anna Maria Island.