3311 Sabal Cove DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228Price: $2,450,000

Expertly designed by the highly regarded John Cannon Homes, known for exceptional quality and craftsmanship, this custom 4 bedrooms plus study residence offers the comfort and convenience of expansive living on one single level within the exclusive enclave of Sabal Cove, behind the secure gates of Bay Isles on Longboat Key. The home is centered around a dramatic screened outdoor living area, where the primary gathering spaces and owner's suite are open to a grand, tiered brick-paver patio created for easy, elegant entertaining. This resort-style environment includes a saltwater swimming pool with waterfall feature, a raised gas fire pit with lounge seating and a built-in protected summer kitchen all surrounded by architectural lighting and mature tropical plantings beyond the enclosure that ensure privacy and tranquility. Spanning more than 3,400 square feet, the interior reveals impressive architectural scale with ceiling heights ranging from 12 to 15 feet, complemented by clerestory windows that fill the home with natural light. The family room is highlighted by a newly refinished limestone and glass natural gas/electric fireplace, while seamless aquarium-style glass corner sliders retract completely, creating a fluid connection between indoor living and the outdoor retreat. Interior spaces include a formal living room, a dining room with built-in glass display shelving, and a private study featuring extensive custom cabinetry. The well-appointed kitchen with a center island and breakfast bar, quartz countertops, generous custom storage, and a six-burner Thermador gas range is ideal for culinary pursuits. Additional features include hurricane impact-rated windows, wood flooring, solid-core interior doors, detailed tray ceilings and handcrafted millwork. A side-entry brick-paver drive leads to an oversized three-car garage equipped with a 240-volt EV charging outlet. Sabal Cove is an intimate community of just 38 single-family custom homes at the southern end of Longboat Key. Bay Isles residents enjoy access to a private, gated Gulf-front beach club, with optional membership to the adjacent Longboat Key Club offering 45 holes of championship golf and a premier tennis facility. Convenient to the Longboat Key Town Center's grocery & pharmacy, the property is also a short drive to St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, known for its cultural attractions, acclaimed dining, and upscale shopping.