Snowbirds seeking nests for the winter are likely to be easily won over by the Beachplace condominium which has likewise earned popularity amongst tourists vacationing in Longboat Key.
This property is located at 1045‒1145 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the key’s master-planned southern end, site for many exciting choices on upscale Longboat Key condos for sale. Here, its developer, Arvida Corp., also came up with the amenity-rich Longboat Key Club and Resort flaunting upscale facilities that helped mold the island as a leading U.S. residential and travel destination.
The Beachplace development sits on a superbly landscaped 31-acre parcel that has a lagoon with fountains as one of its impressive accents. In addition, it has wide open green spaces and a 1,400-foot private beachfront which also serve as a principal magnet for Beachplace condos for sale. This property was developed from 1979 to 1981, with its residential condos consisting of 11 six-story buildings adding a total of 336 residences to the stock of Longboat Key condos for sale.
The various amenities at Beachplace promote a socially active and family-oriented atmosphere. The condominium’s first-rate leisure facilities include an updated clubhouse with an entertainment room. At the center of the complex fronting the beach is an Olympic-size swimming pool with a separate baby pool spa.
Additionally, the community has four tennis courts and a fitness center. Besides providing direct beach access, the condo units also afford picturesque water views, particularly the choice upper floor residences floors which overlook the gulf to the west as well as Sarasota Bay towards east. A guarded gate, 24-hour security, under-building parking and storage are the other pluses of the condos for sale at Beachplace.
Recent market activity on Beachplace condos for sale has been quite brisk with 19 closed deals recorded by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in 2015. Typical sales listings in this condominium are for units with floor areas ranging from about 1,200 square feet up to approximately 1,800 square feet, featuring two or three bedrooms. The prices for available two-bedroom units typically start at the $400s, while the three-bedroom condos can be priced from the $700s up to the $1million range.
The price points of Beachplace condos for sale are further sweetened by the condominium’s liberal rental policy allowing one-month minimum tenancy which is relatively more productive and easier to sell in the travel market. As a further incentive for prospective renters, the condominium has a top-rate onsite management team to render assistance in seasonal renting.
Nearby Lifestyle Centers
The nearby facilities of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, accessible through seasonal membership, are added come-ons for Beachplace condos for sale. Just south of the condominium, for instance, is the resort club’s world-class golf course, a 45-hole championship layout that draws plenty of topnotch tournaments.
Northward at the resort club’s Bay Isles area, another golf course and boating facilities are likewise within easy reach. Taking a short drive towards south opens even more life and leisure choices at St. Armands Circle and the Sarasota downtown center.
Below are all of the current real estate listings available for sale at Beachplace.
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