490 N Shore Rd. #5, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Refreshing views of the mangroves, Gulf and Longboat Pass are seen from this furnished 2BD/2.5BA elevated condo at the northern tip of Longboat Key.Nicely placed, and just a short drive to the savory beaches of Longboat Key, Bradenton and Anna Maria Island or the great food and shopping of St. Armands Circle. Lower level offers an open floor plan between the kitchen, dining and living rooms, all with tile floors. Open balcony off of the living room overlooks docking, swimming pool, and glistening Gulf waters. Upstairs, the master suite is waterfront and offers an additional open balcony. Parking is covered, underneath home and big enough for 2 small cars . Also included is a large ground floor "bonus" room, located in front of parking area, that can be used as storage, work room, craft room, etc. Hurricane proof windows installed in 2006 and Hurricane shutters were installed for the sliding glass doors. Pool refurbishment done in 2009; newer roof, seawall and exterior paint; and newer A/C and water heater.