Welcome to one of the premier units in The Water Club on Longboat Key. Available for the first time, this Gulf-front Arlington 3rd floor plan condominium in the South Tower features 3 beds, 3.5 baths in almost 3,500 square feet. Take the elevator with exclusive key-access to the unit’s private-foyer entrance which opens to the expansive living area with 10-foot ceilings, built-in custom cabinetry, wet bar with mini-fridge. You’ll feel like you’re right on the water with the captivating unobstructed South and West views through its wall-to-wall windows and terrace balconies. The primary bedroom encompasses a spacious, marble-tiled en-suite bathroom featuring a spa tub, tiled shower, double sinks, and vanity nook, a walk-in closet with custom shelving, and massive bedroom with access to the balcony and Gulf of Mexico views. The kitchen sports modern Poggenpohl cabinets, solid counters, center island with counter seating, radiant electric countertop range, wall and convection oven, dishwasher, pull out pantry, and breakfast area that leads to the second balcony. The south hallway contains multiple closets and leads to half-bath, laundry and storage room with access to service corridor, freight elevator, and trash/recycling room, and two guest suites each with en-suite full baths connected by a shared balcony. The Water Club is a luxurious, resort-style complex with 24-hour staffed gated access, dedicated concierge service, and on-site professional management. The 17,000 square feet Mediterranean-inspired clubhouse, remodeled in 2019, features plenty of space for social events including multiple lounges, a ballroom with balcony, fully-equipped catering kitchen, oak-paneled library with fireplace, recreation room with large-screen television, billiards, and table tennis, English-style wood paneled bar, and outdoor firepit and grill. Athletic amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, locker rooms with hot tubs and steam saunas, private massage rooms, 4 Har-Tru tennis courts, junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, Kiddie pool, and outdoor hot tub all overlooking the exclusive 680 foot sandy beachfront which can be accessed via a wooden boardwalk sensitively built over a native and protected palm forest and dunes where one can see wildlife and hatching sea turtles. Other features include C/A and one-car parking spot and storage area in a secured garage. Two pets under 35 lbs are permitted. Located on a professionally landscaped 16-acre complex with exquisite water fountains and mature plantings in the heart of Longboat Key, the property is just minutes from great restaurants, shopping, golf, marinas, Mote Marine, St. Armands Circle, and downtown Sarasota.