4860 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE Villa 13 WOOHOO...OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING - MOTIVATED SELLER REDUCED THE PRICE! This exquisite 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom TURNKEY FURNISHED villa has undergone a METICULOUS RENOVATION, leaving no detail overlooked nor any expense spared. The open-concept design welcomes you with a spacious and modern feel, boasting a neutral color palette, elegant recessed LED lighting, solid core doors with iron hardware, and Luxury Vinyl Plank floors flowing throughout, ensuring a sleek and modern look without any carpet or allergens. But the beauty is more than skin deep. This home has been transformed from the ground up. New wiring, new plumbing, a 2023 HVAC system, a 2022 water heater, a 2021 roof, fresh interior and exterior painting plus hurricane impact windows and sliders ensure worry free living. The exterior storage, perfect for bicycles or beach chairs plus the 2022 GE stackable washer/dryer add convenience to your daily routine. The large eat-in kitchen is a culinary haven, equipped with stainless steel GE Profile appliances, including a slide-in 5-burner convection range, architectural exhaust hood that vents to the exterior, a multi-drawer refrigerator with bottom freezer and custom cabinetry with crown moulding, soft-close mechanisms and dovetail drawers. The quartzite stone countertops and full-height quartzite backsplashes not only look stunning but also elevate the elegance of the interior. An adjacent dining area features a custom buffet bar with glass display cabinets, adding style and functionality to your home. For an easy and modern lifestyle, this villa offers single-story living with a covered carport, complete with a "Tesla" recharge outlet. Just outside, your private patio offers views of lush tropical gardens, providing the perfect setting for BBQ's and al fresco dining under the stars. The community is brimming with amenities including 3 beach accesses, bay access, kayak/paddleboard launches and storage ($35/year), and 2 marinas with boat slips ($45/month or $50/month with an Owner supplied lift - YES LIFTS ARE ALLOWED). There's also tennis and pickle ball, two shuffleboard courts plus a clubhouse with fitness center, locker rooms, saunas, a lending library, and catering kitchen with banquet hall. With 26 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds positioned over 1/2 mile of direct Bay front land on Sarasota Bay, this community also offers scenic and safe biking/walking paths winding throughout where you can enjoy the shade of the Banyan trees, colorful bougainvillea and pleasing aroma of the lemon trees. Windward Bay is pet-friendly, welcoming two pets up to 75 pounds each. If you're considering rental opportunities, this community permits up to two rentals per year, with a minimum one-month lease period. The proactive approach of this community is a welcome benefit for owners, having recently completed a milestone/structural integrity inspection. It passed and is certified for another ten (10) years. Don't let this rare opportunity to own a fully renovated home at an affordable price slip away. Embrace a beach lifestyle and lay claim to your tranquil island haven. Make it your own today!