157 LOOKOUT POINT DRIVE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. This one is an impressive little gem located in sought after Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club. So many improvements, upgrades and updates all you need to do is bring your furniture and move right in. As we approach the hurricane season, you will enjoy the sense of security provided by the replacement of all windows, sliders and doors with hurricane impact glass. A secluded back yard retreat awaits you with a spacious covered lanai looking onto the updated heated self draining pool and the wooded back yard. Some of the home highlights are: UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATHS, PORCELAIN TILE IN THE MAIN LIVING AREAS, IMPACT WINDOWS ABOUT 11-12 YEARS AGO. The owners have continued with the updates including: NEW METAL ROOF 2023, REPLACED MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL AND ADDED 220 OUTLET FOR FUTURE GENERATOR. ADDED WHOLE HOUSE AIR PURIFICATION 2022, NEW EPOXY GARAGE FLOOR 2020, A/C AND HEAT PUMP SYSTEM 2018, REPLACED 3 DOORS WITH IMPACT GLASS, REPLACED 3 SLIDING GLASS DOORS WITH IMPACT GLASS 2015, COMPLETE POOL AND LANAI RENOVATION INCLUDING HEAT PUMP AND DECK PAVERS 2017, REPLACED GARAGE DOOR WITH IMPACT RESISTANT DOOR AND VENTS. REPLACED APPLIANCES: MICROWAVE 2025, REFRIGERATOR AND WINE COOLER 2024, RANGE, WASHER, DISHWASHER, 2023, HOT WATER HEATER 2023, REPLACED CARPET WITH CERAMIC TILE 2021 AND CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE. There are more items I haven’t mentioned but you need to come take a look for yourself. There is a detailed list of improvements available. The Southbay community has much to offer! One of the few neighborhoods with its own exclusive marina. Dock space is only available to residents and is offered at very reasonable rates and can accommodate almost any size boat. Southbay is an active community with many clubs and gatherings at the remodeled clubhouse overlooking the marina. The clubhouse features two kitchens, ballroom, fitness center, card room, even a “livingroom” with grand piano. There’s something for everyone! Pickleball courts, tennis courts, bocce ball, community pool, playground, kayak launch and storage. Southbay is also a golf cart community! The Southbay location is in easy reach of shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, main roads, downtown Sarasota and downtown Venice. Local beaches including Nokomis (5 miles away), Siesta Key (10 miles away), Venice (7 miles) are all within an easy drive. Local restaurants including the famous Casey Key Fish House and Tiki bar are close at hand. Come and see what makes this home and Southbay so special!