**Rarely available 10th-floor penthouse corner residence offering 3,029 square feet with sweeping Gulf and Bay views.** Ideally situated behind the secure gates of the highly sought-after Preserve neighborhood within The Oaks Country Club, this exceptional condo features 3 Bedrooms plus Den, 3 Full Baths, Private 2-Car Garage, and climate-controlled storage. The open-concept floor plan is designed to maximize the breathtaking vistas, with panoramic views from the great room, dining area, kitchen, owner's suite, and expansive balcony. Interior highlights include 10ft ceilings, crown molding, engineered hardwood and tile flooring throughout, and plantation shutters. The well-appointed kitchen offers newer Cambria quartz countertops (2022), solid wood cabinetry, counter seating, and newer stainless-steel appliances (2023). The spacious primary suite features walk-in closets and a luxurious bath with dual vanities, a custom-tiled shower, and a soaking tub. Residents enjoy private amenities including a heated pool and spa, fitness center, and outdoor grilling area, along with full access to The Oaks Club's renowned lifestyle amenities. Meridian Tower #3 also features a new roof (2025). THE OAKS is a distinguished, 24hr Guarded, Country Club Community which boasts many accolades including: Platinum Club of America, Emerald Club of the World, Elite Distinguished Club of the World and One of America's Healthiest Clubs - where amenities include Three Restaurants, Ballroom, Two 18-hole championship GOLF courses, award-winning RACQUETS program with 12 Har-Tru Hydro-Grid TENNIS courts, 4 PICKLEBALL Courts, wonderful CROQUET facility, state-of-the-art FITNESS center and junior Olympic, heated community SWIMMING POOL, Bocce, Basketball Court, Playground and more! The Oaks is just minutes from nationally ranked Pine View School, the Legacy Bike Trail, area Beaches and all that Gulf Coast living has to offer. Membership is required and there is NO WAITLIST for GOLF or SOCIAL Membership. **Please Enjoy Viewing the 3D VIRTUAL TOUR**
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Dimensions: 12' x 36'
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Level: First
- Dinette Dimensions: 10' x 13'
- Dinette Level: First
- Office: Yes
- Great Room Dimensions: 19' x 28'
- Office/Study Room Dimensions: 11' x 13'
- Great Room Level: First
- Office/Study Room Level: First
Appliances
- Built-In Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Inside
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13' x 20'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12' x 12'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12' x 12'
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
- Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Primary Bathroom Level: First
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Crown Molding
- Elevator
- High Ceilings
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Split Bedroom
- Stone Counters
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Marble
- Window Features: Blinds
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air, Zoned
- Heating Features: Central, Zoned
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 11' x 20'
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 11' x 14'
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Hurricane Shutters
- Sliding Doors
- Storage
- Other Structures: Storage
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Screened
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Description: Conservation Area
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Heated
- Spa Features: Heated
- Spa: Yes
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Guest, Underground
Home Features
- View: Gulf/Ocean - Full, Intracoastal Waterway, Lagoon, Water
- Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat
- Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Secured Garage/Parking
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Vehicle Restrictions
- Association Fee: 1200
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Association Fee Includes: Guard - 24 Hour, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 2027
- Association Name: ACCESS MANAGEMENT / SUSAN BROWN
- Association Phone: 8136072220
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Description: Small (16-35 Lbs.)
School Information
- Elementary School: Pine View School
- High School: Pine View School
- Middle School: Pine View School
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 10
Amenities and Community Features
- Basketball Court
- Clubhouse
- Elevator(s)
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Golf Course
- Lobby Key Required
- Maintenance
- Pickleball Court(s)
- Playground
- Pool
- Recreation Facilities
- Security
- Spa/Hot Tub
- Storage
- Tennis Court(s)
- Vehicle Restrictions
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Golf, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 3 Months
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 10201
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: US41 (TAMIAMI TRAIL) TO NORTH POINT RD THROUGH GATE ENTRANCE AT "OAKS PRESERVE". ARRIVE AT MERIDIAN CONDO TOWERS ON THE LEFT; AT ROUNDABOUT, TURN RIGHT AND ARRIVE AT TOWER #3 ON LEFT-- 401 N POINT RD.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34229 - Osprey
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: MERIDIAN AT THE OAKS PRESERVE
- Parcel Number: 0133051229
- Postal Code Plus 4: 8986
- Public Survey Section: 34
- Subdivision: MERIDIAN AT THE OAKS PRESERVE
- Township: 37
- Zoning: PUD
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 4882, Condo Fees Term: Quarterly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 3029
- Year Built: 2003
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 3355
- Building Name: MERIDIAN 3
- Construction Materials: Block
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Green Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 23
- Roof: Membrane
- Levels or Stories: One
- Structure Type: Corner Unit, End Unit, High Rise, Penthouse
- Total Area Sqft: 3029
- Elevator: Yes
- Architectural Style: Custom
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Available
- Electricity Connected
- Fiber Optics
- Phone Available
- Sewer Available
- Sewer Connected
- Underground Utilities
- Water Available
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public