6151 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE
Longboat Key, FL 34228
$7,595,000
One hundred feet of Gulf frontage, three-quarters of an acre, and a house designed by Michael O’Donnell, in the spirit of the Sarasota School of Architecture style, to make the most of this property. Elevated above the pool and garden, almost every room is open to the water. Floor-to-ceiling glass spans the entire Gulf side, so the horizon is part of the room from morning through sunset. Balconies float above the screened pool and gardens. The outside is welcomed inside. The floor plan is an H shape, and it works the way a house like this should. On one side, the living room and dining room enjoy high ceilings, and a staircase wraps around an elevator. There’s also a flex room with its own balcony, and half bath, which could be a guest retreat, a study, or whatever you need it to be. On the other side are three bedrooms, two baths, and laundry; quiet and private. The primary suite opens to a Gulf-facing balcony and has a walk-in closet and ensuite bath. The second bedroom has an east-facing balcony for coffee in the morning sun. The third bedroom is tucked between them with south-facing windows. The kitchen acts as a bridge between the two sides of the house, with walls of windows to the east and west and a breezeway running beneath. Open and spacious; light crosses it all day, and so does the breeze. It features a Viking ...
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Listing Courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
941-383-7591
| Listing Id: | A4706984 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $7,595,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 3,080 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $43,120 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 32,901 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.76 |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Longboat Key |
| County Or Parish: | Manatee |
| Subdivision Name: | Sleepy Lagoon |
| Postal Code: | 34228 |
| Year Built: | 2004 |
| Additional Parcels?: | No |
| Accessibility Features: | Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Elevator Installed |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 5422 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Carport?: | No |
| Direction Faces: | Northeast |
| Foundation Details: | Other, Stilt/On Piling |
| Construction Materials: | Concrete, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Zoned |
| Directions: | House is located on Gulf of Mexico Drive in Manatee County portion of Longboat Key on the north end. The driveway to the house is on the west side of GMD, directly across from the Lord's Warehouse thrift shop. Pull into the driveway. |
| Elementary School: | Anna Maria Elementary |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Private Yard |
| Flooring: | Ceramic Tile |
| Furnished: | Negotiable |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Community Features: | Street Lights |
| Heating: | Central, Solar |
| High School: | Bayshore High |
| Interior Features: | Ceiling Fans(s), Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments |
| Laundry Features: | Inside, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup |
| Levels: | One |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | CoastalConstruction Control Line, Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, Landscaped, Level, Paved |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.76 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 100x329 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1508 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Martha B. King Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 34228 - Longboat Key |
| MLS Area Major: | 34228 - Longboat Key |
| Original List Price: | $7,595,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Irrigation Equipment, Private Yard |
| Parcel Number: | 7836600002 |
| Parking Features: | Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck, Screened |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Pool Features: | Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure, Solar Cover, Tile |
| Property Attached?: | Yes |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Township: | 35S |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Roof: | Membrane |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Security Features: | Security System |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| Water Body Name: | GULF OF MEXICO |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | No |
| Utilities: | Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected |
| View: | Water, Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Public Survey Range: | 16E |
| Public Survey Section: | 23 |
| Zoning: | R1SF |
| Spa?: | No |
| Vegetation: | Trees/Landscaped |
| Waterfront Features: | Beach Front |
| Window Features: | Aluminum Frames, Low-Emissivity Windows, Shades, Window Treatments |
| Home Warranty?: | No |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | See Town of Longboat Key Lease Restrictions |
| Additional Rooms: | Bonus Room, Inside Utility, Storage Rooms |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 7836600002 |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | No |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 503.72 |
| Building Elevator Yn: | Yes |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 2465.91 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | AE |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2021-08-10 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12081C0291F |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | Yes |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 286.14 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 3057 |
| Minimum Lease: | 1 Month |
| Num Times per Year: | 12 |
| Pet Restrictions: | Pets are not allowed on LBK Beach |
| Property Description: | Elevated |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is, Docs Available, Floor Plan Available, Lease Restrictions, Sign |
| Room Count: | 6 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Sleepy Lagoon |
| Total Acreage: | 1/2 to less than 1 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Waterfront Feet Total: | 100 |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 941-383-7591 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Water Frontage Feet Beach: | 100 |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-18 |
| Fireplace?: | No |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| New Construction?: | No |
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