3503 fair oaks

Experience all the best of what the island lifestyle can offer in picturesque Longboat Key, one of the most desirable barrier islands of Sarasota. Located in the sought-after community of Bay Isles and Queens Harbour, this spacious residence wraps around a totally screened-in courtyard with a separate casita offering private guest accommodations. As you enter through Old World custom doors, a charming brick-paved courtyard with a heated, saltwater pool greets you. Beautiful, double-entry mahogany doors welcome you into this well-appointed main home. You’ll notice immediately that the abundance of windows and doors provide cheerful rooms and lovely exterior vistas. Designed with entertaining in mind, this chef’s kitchen features a warming drawer, two dishwashers, a 6-burner gas range with stainless steel range hood and a stainless backsplash, three ovens, ice maker, wet bar, beautiful custom cabinetry and elegant banquette seating at the breakfast table. The family room offers pool views and access plus amazing custom built-ins. The spacious master suite offers dual closets, a luxurious spa bath and a cozy library with fireplace. All other bedrooms offer walk-in closets and en-suite baths. Additional features include a new roof, tankless hot water, two gas fireplaces, folding glass doors, coffered ceilings, wood floors, 400-bottle wine storage and an abundance of custom built-in storage throughout the home. Additional outdoor entertaining space is located off the formal living areas with a large, travertine-paved, screened lanai complete with a relaxing heated spa and views of the golf course. The Queens Harbour neighborhood is ideally located behind the gates of Bay Isles and features a neighborhood heated pool for entertaining or relaxing. Residents appreciate the maintenance-free lifestyle and convenient proximity to Harbourside Moorings marina and golf course, Longboat Key Club and Tennis Gardens, and the deeded access to Gulf of Mexico beaches with the Bay Isles Beach Club, a gated private beach pavilion for residents that includes barbecue, volleyball, parking and restrooms.