Located behind the gates of the resort community of The Longboat Key Club on a lushly landscaped corner lot makes this a unique opportunity to own a single family up-dated home under 2 million dollars. All on one level you find the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, and 2 guest bedrooms with a full lower level bonus area. Vaulted ceilings and wood flooring are found throughout giving the home a nice flow and the feeling of being much larger. The kitchen features a center island with waterfall counter, stainless appliances, a combination of white high gloss and wood cabinets, pantry, and breakfast bar. The Bayou is conveniently located close to the golf & tennis pro shops, yacht marina, shopping plaza and just a short drive to world class dining and shopping on St Armands Circle and cultural amenities of downtown Sarasota. Included in your homeowners fee is a membership to the exclusive Bay Isles Beach Club directly on the azure waters of The Gulf of Mexico. For those who love the country club lifestyle memberships are available to The Longboat Key Club boasting 45 holes of golf, 20 Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, spa, & 6 restaurants.