1240 Siesta Bayside Drive #1240C Sarasota, FL 34242

Casual Elegance defines this Refined Residence. Whether a year-round retreat, vacation or investment property, this luxuriously appointed turnkey-furnished 2B/2B in Gulf & Bay Club Bayside will leave you feeling refreshed! Immaculately clean and featuring: a lovely water view, easy single level living, Private Beach access and Deeded Driveway w GARAGE makes coming home to this unit a breeze ~ Recently remodeled w a warm neutral palette, this open plan offers split bedrooms for privacy while allowing gatherings in sun-dappled dining/living space bathed in natural light through the enclosed lanai ~ The KITCHEN includes Stainless appliances, granite breakfast bar, solid wood cabinets w soft close drawers. There’s a convenient breakfast nook doing double duty as ‘pocket’ office with desk/bistro table by the pantry. ~ The spacious LIVING area has comfy Crate & Barrel ‘L’ shaped couch and tranquil water views for relaxed entertainment ~ An Enclosed Lanai presents a serene DINING atmosphere, with an adjustable Crate & Barrel dining table, wonderful for hosting family and friends ~ The Luxurious MASTER suite has King bed, water view, Dual solid wood & granite vanities w soft close, spacious walk-in closet, hall closet, and linen closet! A newer Custom Glass Walk-in Shower is discreetly in the separate commode room ~ The well-appointed, no-shared walls, Guest bedroom provides ample comfort and relaxation for your guests w an adjoining modern bath also w newer, vinyl plank flooring and closet ~ A convenient Full sized Washer Dryer is located in guest hallway. ~ UPGRADES: HVAC June 2025, Recessed Lighting & Newer Fixtures, Newer Cabinetry, Newer Commodes, Vanities & Countertops, New Modern Doors and closet doors, Newer Blinds, Metal Roof 2015. Recent Luxury Vinyl Plank installed throughout ~ A Rare Private 1 Car Garage may hold: a vehicle, and/or bikes, beach & pool gear & toys and sports equipment ~ AMENITIES: 2 Heated Pools, Clubhouse, BBQ area, Walking paths on Well Maintained Grounds w 2 Ponds and Fountains, Pickleball & Tennis courts, Fitness room & Saunas, Private Deeded Beach Access, Community Grills and Fishing Pier/Deck on the Inter coastal Waterway perfect for enjoying a waterside cocktail hour, watching dolphins and being entertained by the endless boat parade passing by ~ LOCATION: Gulf & Bay Club Bayside is an exclusive Key West style, resort-like, gated community unique in its flora & architecture. This socially active community invites you to join the Coastal lifestyle! Enjoy a short walk on the dedicated path to your award winning sugary quartz sands of Siesta Beach, or Hop aboard the Siesta Key Trolley which connects the two ends of the island. Located between Siesta Key Village and Stickney Point Rd, this property places you within easy reach of the island’s most vibrant lifestyle: savory restaurants, boutique shopping and live entertainment, water-sports and sunsets~ RENTALS: Although this unit has Never been a rental, Weekly rentals are allowed. This option makes for an excellent investment opportunity. Gulf & Bay offers on-site rental management or choose your own! With 52 weeks to choose from, owners can save weeks for themselves and may still cover the nut! ~ Whatever your needs, you cannot go wrong in this charming condo, it’s Move-In ready, just waiting for you! ~ Schedule your showing today!