Summer Cove is a small distinguished gated Bayfront community consisting of 45 superbly constructed condos on 3.5 acres. It's one of the newer complexes on Siesta Key, built in 2007, with hurricane resistant windows and sliders in all units. Enjoy the spaciousness and privacy of a single-family home with none of the worry and maintenance in this 3-bedroom condo located on Sarasota Bay with beach access to Siesta Key beach. This condo is located on the 3rd floor, or 3 floors above the ground floor garage, with partial views of the Bay, and in the midst of mature shade trees and lush landscaping of the grounds. A private elevator opens directly into the condo foyer, and there is a second elevator that serves as a service elevator. The floor plan is free flowing with the kitchen open to the dining room and Great Room. The Great Room with a tray ceiling opens to a 36'X9" open terrace off the back of the unit, with glass railings for better views of the water, boat docks, and grassy area below. An electric grill is allowed on the terrace. The kitchen has a tray ceiling, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar. The Master bedroom is separated for maximum privacy, and also opens to the back terrace. It has a tray ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, and a bath with granite counters, jetted tub, and large shower. The other two bedrooms have Plantation shutters and are on the opposite side of the condo with access to the front 11'X16" open terrace. A laundry room leads into a storage room, where the trash chute and service elevator are located. The unit comes with two parking spots in the adjacent garage. Their spots are on the 2nd floor, so perfect in case of a storm. Additional storage in garage for kayaks, bicycles, and beach items. Welcome pet lovers...Summer Cove allows 2 pets, any size. You will appreciate all of the amenities of a fine resort with a pool on the Bay, and the beautiful and unique clubhouse is an architectural treasure designed by Sarasota School of Architecture, Carl Abbott, and includes a fully equipped fitness center, card room, kitchen, and large gathering rooms. The clubhouse used to be one of Sarasota's Landmark restaurants called The Summerhouse. There is also a kayak launch that will hydraulically lower your kayak/stand up board into the water. Summer Cove offers a rare combination of Siesta Key's laid back beach lifestyle, and Sarasota's cosmopolitan energy in a lock and leave type of environment.