Welcome to 776 North Manasota Key located in Englewood on southwest Florida’s 11 mile island just south of Venice in Sarasota County. Here you will experience the unhurried pace of life with Old Florida ambiance in this gated community, with fewer than 80 properties on the approximately 2-mile private road. This beachfront residence was completely gutted in 2018 and completed in 2020, with all new plumbing, electrical, new shell stone flooring, new appliances, impact doors and windows, and reconfigured to reflect a modern comfortable living space to enjoy for years to come. With 2,960 s.f. of living area, the house sits high on 1.3 acres with over 14 feet of elevation. The main Living area features an open floor plan with comfortable places to gather family and friends; informal dining with views to the gulf. The well designed kitchen is a cook’s dream with plenty of cabinetry and storage and views to the beautiful courtyard salt system pool. Privacy was a consideration in the space planning of the bedrooms: the primary suite encompasses the south wing of the ground floor, with the bedroom opening to a screened porch for relaxing and taking in the magnificent sunset views, while 2 ensuite bedrooms are on the north wing. Upstairs, a large bonus room can function in multiple ways; the large windows offer mesmerizing views of both the bay and gulf views from the access to exterior deck. Enjoy entertaining from the expansive gulf-side Ipe wood deck. Or escape to the beach through stepping stone pathways and choose your spot for taking in the magical sunset views. Here you can stroll the sandy beaches of your own secluded getaway with endless views of the gulf’s warm turquoise waters. Two outdoor showers allow ease of washing sandy toes. Enjoy beach combing for shark’s teeth, seashells and sand dollars or fishing and kayaking from your private dock. Unique to the island is the ability to join the Manasota Key Beach Club, located mid-key, with dining, tennis, pickleball, Bocci. Also convenient on the south end of the key are boutiques, waterside restaurants, water sport rentals for your enjoyment. Two bridges allow easy access to the mainland offerings with proximity to excellent schools, golf courses, restaurants. Paradise awaits you in this truly ready to move into beach home where you can relax and begin making lasting memories to cherish. Furnishings are optional under separate agreement.