Price Improvement! Beautiful new tile roof was installed 2025 (not shown in the current photos). An attractive garage door, two new HVACs and new Ductwork were also installed. Just repaint for an updated exterior look (rendering is available). In the lovely gated community of Bayou, this spacious home is set back from the road, offering tranquil water views of Crane's Bayou in Bay Isles. Walk through your backyard to see manatees swimming about in the bayou. Here, you are close to Longboat Key's stunning Gulf beach and the Bay Isles private beach club and amenities, within proximity to the Longboat Key Club, the Town Green with its outdoor market and performing arts, the town's popular tennis center, Publix and CVS. This home has an expansive open floor plan with a first-floor elevation of 12 feet. Garage and pool levels are also well elevated for added peace of mind. The interior features vaulted ceilings, porcelain tile and wood floors, an abundance of windows, sliding doors, and new skylights, which create a bright, airy space with tons of natural light. There are built-in interior planters to add a touch of greenery. A large stone fireplace, natural gas-powered, serves as the focal point of the family room, which is adjacent to the kitchen. A bonus loft space, accessible via a spiral staircase, has its own powder room and can be used as an office, den or art studio. The kitchen features quartz countertops, an island and a special pass-through window for serving on the lanai. The primary bedroom suite offers ample space and storage with two walk-in closets, two bonus closets, a large bath, and separate doors leading to the lanai and your private saltwater pool with more water views. There is also an office nook in the primary suite with a wall of sliding windows for great breezes and a view of the salt water lagoon. There are two additional bedrooms with en suites and one with a large walk-in closet. One bedroom suite is set apart and is ideal for an in-law, nanny or caregiver, offering privacy and comfort. The outdoor space features a saltwater pool with a new pump, filter, and newer coping, pool surface and offers views of the bayou. There is a separate pool bath. There is plenty of space for lounge chairs and outdoor dining. The backyard adjoins private open green space owned by the Bay Isles Association, further enhancing the sense of privacy. Additional property features include two new energy-efficient HVACs and duct work, a new roof, two lower-level storage spaces, new exterior lighting, and a landscape sprinkler system. Membership is included in the private Bay Isles Beach Club with access to five acres of beach perfection, restrooms, and outdoor grills. Join the adjacent Longboat Key Club to enjoy 45-plus holes of golf, five restaurants and a world-class tennis center, including pickleball courts, available with separate membership. What an opportunity to own a spacious home in this fantastic neighborhood!