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$38,450,000 | 11 beds | 13 full baths | 4 half baths | 17,199 sqft
Longboat Key, FL 34228
- 11Beds
- 17.00Total Baths
- 13 Full, 4 HalfBaths
- 17,199SqFt
- 2026Year Built
- 1.64Acres
- MLS# A4681869
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market4 months, 4 days
- Area34228 - Longboat Key
- CountyManatee
- Subdivision Longboat Key
Overview
Under Construction. Set on nearly two private Gulf-front acres, this visionary estate is emerging as one of the most architecturally significant residences ever conceived on Longboat Key. Designed by the internationally acclaimed firm Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors, the home represents a rare convergence of sculptural design, coastal sensitivity, and modern livability. Bold in concept yet timeless in execution, the main residence unfolds with intention. A dramatic foyer introduces expansive living spaces designed to capture light, scale, and uninterrupted Gulf views. The primary suite is conceived as a private sanctuary, complete with dual spa-inspired baths and bespoke dressing rooms. A stately office, refined lounge, formal dining room, and temperature-controlled wine cellar complement the open-concept great room, which transitions seamlessly to a sweeping Gulf-front terrace. Dual kitchens, a showpiece entertaining kitchen and a separate chef’s kitchen, elevate both daily living and grand-scale hosting. The estate continues upward to a rooftop deck with panoramic coastal vistas, while other levels offer a private cinema, multiple guest suites, and a dedicated guest-level kitchenette. A thoughtfully designed guest house and separate pool house provide additional privacy and flexibility for extended stays or staff accommodations. Outdoors, the setting transforms into a private coastal resort. Lush, layered landscaping surrounds a dramatic resort-style pool and spa, expansive entertaining terraces, tranquil water features, and potential for a private tennis and pickleball court — all oriented toward the Gulf’s endless horizon. Positioned along one of the most coveted stretches of Longboat Key, the property offers both seclusion and proximity to the best of the region, including The Resort at Longboat Key Club, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, St. Armand`s Circle, and the cultural vibrancy of downtown Sarasota. With construction advancing and pricing evolving accordingly, this is a rare opportunity to secure a generational Gulf-front legacy estate at a pivotal stage. Longboat Key’s global recognition, including its inclusion among Forbes Travel Guide’s Top 12 Destinations, further underscores the enduring value of this extraordinary offering.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: Waterfront
Pets Allowed: Yes
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 17.00
Fullbaths: 13
Building Info
Window Features: StormWindows
Roof: Metal
Builder: Bluewater Construction LLC
Building Area Source: Builder
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: Contemporary, Coastal, Custom
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, Infinity, InGround, OutsideBathAccess, SaltWater
Patio: RearPorch, Covered, Deck, FrontPorch, Patio, Porch, Balcony
Pool Private: Yes
Exterior Features: Balcony, SprinklerIrrigation, Lighting, OutdoorKitchen, RainGutters, Storage, TennisCourts
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $38,450,000
Disclosures: FloodInsuranceRequired,FloodPlainDisclosure
Garage / Parking
Parking Features: Covered, Driveway, ElectricVehicleChargingStations, Garage, GolfCartGarage, GarageDoorOpener, Guest, OffStreet, Oversized, Tandem
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: LivingRoom
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: EngineeredHardwood, PorcelainTile
Levels: ThreeOrMore
Spa: Yes
Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryRoom
Interior Features: BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, CentralVacuum, EatInKitchen, Elevator, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, OpenFloorplan, UpperLevelPrimary, WalkInClosets, Loft
Appliances: BarFridge, BuiltInOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, IceMaker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, RangeHood, WineRefrigerator, Washer
Spa Features: Heated, InGround
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: Coming from the south, head north on 41 to the John Ringling Blvd and over the bridge. Go west over the bridge through St Armand's Circle. Head north toward Long Boat Key. Follow Gulf of Mexico Drive north to the property. Coming from the north, head over the Cortez Bridge to Gulf of Mexico Drive to the property.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.64
Lot Sqft: 71,251
Est Lotsize: 150x475
Lot Desc: FloodZone, OutsideCityLimits, OversizedLot
Misc
Builder Model: Custom
Other
Other Structures: Cabana, GuestHouse, OutdoorKitchen, TennisCourts
Equipment: Generator
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: SmokeDetectors
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 23
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition: UnderConstruction
New Construction: Yes
Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stucco
Total Stories: 2
Foundation: PillarPostPier
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 10
Sqft Info
Sqft: 17,199
Bulding Area Sqft: 32,165
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: Builder
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: 5965
Tax Legal Description: FROM THE SE COR OF FRAC SEC 23 RUN DUE W ALG S LN OF SD SEC A DIST OF 1399.94 FT M/L TO A CON MON MARK W EDGE OF RINGLING BLVD; TH ALG SD W EDGE OF RINGLING BLVD RUN N 39 DEG 57 MIN W A DIST OF 567. 9 FT FOR A POB; TH N 39 DEG 57 MIN W ALG SD W EDGE A DIST OF 150 FT TO A POINT; TH RUN S 50 DEG 03 MIN W A DIST OF 322.4 FT TO A POINT; TH CONT S 50 DEG 03 MIN W A
Tax Annual Amount: 82342
Tax Book Number: 1-127
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central, Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, Zoned, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: CableAvailable, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, MunicipalUtilities, SewerConnected, UndergroundUtilities, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: BeachAccess, GulfAccess, OceanAccess
View: Yes
Water Body Name: GULF OF MEXICO
View: Beach, Ocean, Pool, Water
Directions
Coming from the south, head north on 41 to the John Ringling Blvd and over the bridge. Go west over the bridge through St Armand's Circle. Head north toward Long Boat Key. Follow Gulf of Mexico Drive north to the property. Coming from the north, head over the Cortez Bridge to Gulf of Mexico Drive to the property.This listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman
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5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida has 11 Beds, 13 Full Bath, and 4 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida is A4681869.
The price for 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida is $38,450,000.
The status of 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida is Longboat Key.
The home located at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida was built in 2026.