One Chance! One Corner-End Condo! One Dream! Don't Let It Slip Away! The only coveted corner/end unit currently on the market at Windward Bay-these special residences are truly prized. End units are usually the first to sell, and for good reason: they offer approximately 250 additional square feet of living space, flooding your home with light and delivering a bright, inviting atmosphere you'll love. This second-floor location is equally exceptional-it's the only level where you can enjoy continuous flooring throughout, creating a sleek and modern look. No one below means more freedom, more fun, and more style. Truly extraordinary, this special end unit offers a front-row seat to nature's most enchanting show. Picture dolphins leaping in the sparkling waters and gentle manatees gliding just below your window-the very reason the current owners fell in love with this home. From breathtaking sunrises to moonlit reflections shimmering across Sarasota Bay, every moment feels like a postcard come to life. Step inside and feel the difference! Where luxury meets comfort with a complete remodel featuring a stunning Thomasville kitchen, sleek new floors, and beautifully updated bathrooms (2022). Enjoy modern conveniences like a Midea refrigerator, remote-control blinds (2025), and most importantly peace of mind with automatic hurricane shutters in the Living and Florida Rooms. This two-bedroom, two-bath property is more than a condo-it's a lifestyle defined by serenity, security, spectacular views, and maintenance free living. Located in pet-friendly Windward Bay, where two pets are welcome, this community offers the best of Longboat Key Coastal Dream Living. Community Highlights: Enjoy three beach access points (including one private), 26 acres of lush tropical surroundings including mile of nature trails, two heated pools for year-round enjoyment, fitness center and sauna, clubhouse for social gatherings, tennis and pickleball courts, boat docks (waitlist) and kayak launches for water enthusiasts, covered parking and storage. With convenient access to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Bridge Street, Historic Cortez fishing village, championship golf courses, renowned restaurants, shopping destinations, and vibrant cultural attractions, you'll never have a shortage of entertainment options. Windward Bay is a financially healthy Condo Association with a proactive Board. The Milestone Inspection and Capital Reserve Study are complete and Monthly Condo Fees for 2025 were actually reduced. Own the best of Longboat Key Bayfront living and make it yours before it's just a memory! Paradise has an address..and it's 4500 Gulf of Mexico Drive #G206 on Longboat Key, in the rare gem of a community known as Windward Bay! Contact us today to schedule your private showing. Live the Magic & Don't Miss Out! Your Waterfront Dream Awaits!
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Florida Room Dimensions: 23 x 8
- Great Room Dimensions: 27 x 15
- Florida Room Level: First
- Great Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Florida Room, Great Room, Inside Utility, Storage Rooms
Appliances
- Built-In Oven
- Convection Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Exhaust Fan
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Water Filtration System
- Water Purifier
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 13
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 11.6
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Solid Wood Cabinets
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Window Features: Storm Window(s), Shutters
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Electric
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 15 x 9
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY, ICW
- Water Features: Bay/Harbor, Beach, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina
- Bay/Harbor
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Marina in Community
- Waterfront Feet: 100
- Boat Features: Dock - Composite, Dock - Slip 1st Come, Dock w/Electric, Dock w/Water Supply
Exterior and Lot Features
- Hurricane Shutters
- Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Shower
- Sauna
- Storage
- Tennis Court(s)
- Other Structures: Storage, Tennis Court(s)
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
- Pool Private: Yes
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Ground Level, Guest, Basement
Land Info
- Lot Description: Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit
- Lot Size Acres: 26.67
- Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1161752
Home Features
- View: Trees/Woods, Water
- Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1585
- Association Name: Meryem Billaouadil
- Association Phone: 9413833571
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: Two pets, no more than one (1) dog with a maximum weight of 75 pounds at maturity. Association approval of owner/tenant pet/s is required. See governing documents for all rules and regulations., Pet Size: Large (61-100 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 75, Number Of Pets: 2
School Information
- Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
- High School: Bayshore High
- Middle School: Martha B. King Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 2
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1 Month
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Access
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 7913
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- Directions: From St. Armands Circle head north on FL-789/Gulf of Mexico Drive. Turn right/east into Windward Bay Community. Make immediate right, continue South to destination which is the second/last building on the left, G building, 4500 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Park in guest parking on right. Take elevator or stairs to Floor 2, Unit 206
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Parcel Number: 8007915807
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2229
- Public Survey Range: 16E
- Public Survey Section: 36
- Subdivision: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Township: 35S
- Zoning: R4MX
- Management Company: Full Time
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 1292 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1523
- Year Built: 1975
- Building Area Source: Owner
- Building Area Total: 1523
- Building Name: G-BUILDING
- Construction Materials: Metal Frame, Stucco
- Direction Faces: West
- Foundation Details: Stilt/On Piling
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Owner
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 50
- Roof: Built-Up, Membrane, Tile
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Corner Unit, End Unit, Mid Rise
- Elevator: Yes
- Architectural Style: Florida
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Fire Hydrant
- Phone Available
- Sewer Connected
- Underground Utilities
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
