Gulf front living with privacy and room for expansion. Gated entry with paver drive and parking area. Two story home with elevator access to upper main living area. Manasota Key has the highest elevation of the barrier islands and this home's elevationfor the first floor is at 13 feet in addition to being built on pilings. The main living area, on the second floor, consists of the lovely wood beamed living room with wood flooring throughout the kitchen dining and master suite. This upper level also has three separate screened porches/verandas for your enjoyment. The private veranda off the master suite has a lovely spa as well as a seating area to enjoy the Gulf and evening sunsets. The lower level is ideal for guests or family members with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen and large family room. The two car garage is wired for a home generator and has additional storage. Access to the Gulf is a very attractive walkway with patio area at the edge of the sandy beach. This property also has several grapefruit and orange trees along with the gorgeous large oaks for added visual appeal. Come see the dolphins on the gate as you arrive and in the Gulf as you watch the daily changes along the Gulf of Mexico and your part of paradise. Manasota Key is a barrier island along the Southwest coast of Florida that enjoys the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the beautiful beaches that are home to the nesting Loggerhead Turtles during the summer months as well as great shelling and shark tooth finds yearlong.