Nestled in the private gated community of The Bayou in Bay Isles on Longboat Key surrounded by the incomparable Longboat Key Club. Everything you need is so convenient . Shopping, Private Beach club, Famous St. Armands Circle, Downtown Sarasota, boating, fishing , tennis, golf, and all the finest restaurants. Soon there will be the spectacular St. Regis Hotel and Spa to expand the prestige that living on Longboat Key is all about. When you enter this gorgeous home you will understand why it has been called The Cathedral. Huge great room with vaulted ceilings to 20 ft. Impact windows from floor to ceiling front and back. No hurricane shutters needed here. Architecturally impressive. Sliding doors lead to large covered deck and down to a family size pool area. Fabulous indoor/outdoor entertaining. Up above is a beautiful eat-in kitchen with miles of granite and rich wood cabinetry. The master Bedroom boasts his and hers closets, plus a 3rd closet - because you can't have enough. Spectacular master bath. Patagonia granite everywhere. Back lit granite on sink top and art slab on shower wall. Amazing. Bubblejet Tub. Rain shower head and hand held. Duel sinks. And Onyx floor you'll love. 2 very large guest bedrooms have En Suite baths with granite counters. #1 has huge walk-in closet. #2 has 2 large closets. Sliding doors lead to 27 x 8 balcony with stairs leading to pool. Half bath in hall. Downstairs find an enormous bonus room. and separate office with large storage closet. Oversized garage will fit 2 large vehicles and plenty of storage space. All this on one of the largest lots in The Bayou. Gorgeous big oak trees, palms and towering Cedar accent the landscaped yard.. Long, circular paver drive will hold all your guests vehicles. (All windows on main level are impact glass.) Come see this incredible home.