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Homes for Sale on Conrad Beach - Longboat Key

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Conrad Beach Real Estate for Sale

Conrad Beach

Longboat Key homes for sale are being sought by savvy investors positioning to acquire luxury beachfront property resting on the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. With Longboat Key divided in half between Manatee County in the north and Sarasota County in the south there is quick access to Bradenton, the other “keys”, as well as downtown Sarasota and all the arts and cultural delights to be found there. Avid golfers are looking for the days of retirement on the links. The young and upwardly mobile are searching early for options before retirement age seeking an edge on the expanding market.

While heralded as a hidden island haven, Longboat Key is still mere minutes from Sarasota and the cultural diversity the downtown area offers. The island stretches about 12 miles from end to end, links the waters of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, and is the perfect tranquil bayfront and beach backdrop for refined lifestyle. Far from noise, traffic, and everyday stresses of the city, real estate on Longboat Key is still close to all the daily amenities you would ever need.

Any thoughts of beachfront life should include taking a look at the charming community of Conrad Beach. Graced with winding pathways and verdant landscaping, it’s an amazing example of sustainable beachfront urbanism. This enchanting seacoast haven features 27 maintenance-free single family homes where the HOA provides cable, pest control, exterior landscaping and lawn maintenance, and it’s positioned adjoining historic Longbeach Village. All the homes for sale at Conrad Beach were designed by acclaimed builder and designer, Frank Folsom Smith.

Thoughtfully designed in the old Key West style, this fascinating residence enclave was honored in 2001 by Coastal Living Magazine as the 'Community of the Year'. All Conrad Beach homes for sale enjoy easy access to the nearby secluded beach and most feature incredible sweeping vistas of the Gulf of Mexico. Homes also feature breeze filled wrap around lanais, contemporary energy saving appointments, along with spacious, beautifully configured floor plans. Price points at Conrad Beach typically run around $850,000 to just over $1 million. For fishermen and boaters, the community also boasts a municipal boat launch with Sarasota Bay access.

Along with effortless access to vibrant nightlife, mind boggling shopping, and the fine art and cultural districts of Bradenton and downtown Sarasota, but as an owner, you will value highly the attractions and amenities of Longboat Key and the community. The neighborhood features an educational art center, quaint shops, eclectic waterfront restaurants, the Longbeach Village Community Fishing Pier, and a community clubhouse and resort style swimming pool. With a brisk walk, every possible enjoyment in Conrad Beach is minutes away.