Villas of Avignon

Villas of Avignon Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Florida 34228

Villas of Avignon at 5611 Gulf of Mexico Drive offers more than just the bragging rights of having such a prestigious address among Longboat Key condos for sale. Exclusivity is an innate character too of this community which was developed with just eight residential units designed as two-story, townhouse-type condos during the mid-1980s.

The typical Longboat Key condos for sale at the Villas of Avignon are three-bedroom units with floor areas ranging from 1,452 square feet up to about 2,200 square feet. The larger choices among these townhomes are a delight with their screened lanai plus a pair of west-facing terraces which allow expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Remodeled units shine

Prospective buyers can expect the price points of Villas of Avignon condos for sale to start from around the mid-$400s, rising towards the $600s‒$700s range typically quoted for fully remodeled units. Their complete revamp can include the installation of new cabinets, crown moldings and granite floors.

These condos have superb layouts to start with. Their first floors feature an open living and dining area in addition to a den or an optional fourth bedroom with a full bath. Each unit has full-sized kitchens with a breakfast bar included. The second floor houses the master bedroom and an en suite bath, two guest rooms, a third bath, and a utility room.

Eclectic amenities and attractions

The amenities within and nearby the condos for sale at the Villas of Avignon definitely rise above the basics. The condominium’s enclave has a heated swimming pool and spa surrounded by lush and mature tropical landscaping. These lush greeneries can be also best appreciated in a boardwalk providing a scenic pathway to the community’s beachfront off the storied Gulf of Mexico waters.

For a quick change of scenery, Villas of Avignon residents can take an easy stroll across the street to the 32-acre Joan M. Durante Community Park. This bayside nature preserve provides a playground, trails and boardwalks serving as vantage points to observe local birds and other endearing wildlife in their natural habitat.

A short distance south of the condominium complex, more recreational opportunities are available at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center. Its facilities include courts for basketball, tennis, pickelball and shuffleboard as well as fields for soccer and softball. In addition, it has a 1,350-square-foot activity room for cultural classes, educational programs and seminars.

Favored mid-island location

Popular venues for dining and shopping are as plentiful around Villas of Avignon’s immediate locality. Situated mid-island along the 12-mile length of Longboat Key, this condominium complex enjoys proximity to the town’s retail hubs—Centre Shops and the Avenues of the Flowers. Down a bit farther south, the life and leisure choices are as conveniently accessible at St. Armands Key and at the mainland in downtown Sarasota.

The property’s exciting location and stellar residential features combine with a flexible rental program potentially attractive to prospective investors on Longboat Key condos for sale. The Villas of Avignon allows a two-week rental minimum, 26 times a year, a policy that has helped its choice units compile a productive rental history that for sure also rode on the prestige and exclusivity associated with this condo complex.