988 BLVD OF THE ARTS #1209

$250K price drop...bring your buyers and your offer. Rarely available 3 bedroom, 12th floor condo with wrap around windows offering stunning Sarasota Bay views to the west and spectacular city scapes to the southeast. You can actually watch the sunset and the moon rise at the same time. Condo on the Bay is located on a 9 acre gated peninsula within walking distance to the center of downtown and immediately next door to the new Bayfront Park and Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. Your view will never be blocked by another building as this is direct bayfront. The property boasts resort style amenities like a pool that juts into the bay where you can watch dolphins play; fishing piers, docks, tennis and pickleball courts. This unit has the perfect layout with a split bedroom floor plan. The generous sized ensuite primary bedroom has a direct bay view, walkin closet and a luxurious bath with a separate tub and shower. The separated guest wing has 2 bedrooms, (one has been turned into a den but can be changed back to a bedroom) 1.5 baths. The den has a custom built office with floor to ceiling bookcases and sliders out to a second balcony overlooking the city. The kitchen and living area are perfectly laid out for entertaining with refined finishes and sophisticated appointments. The spacious open floor plan leads you to two private balconies. Your wine collection will find plenty of room in the 500 bottle wine refrigerators. The kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator and 2 drawer freezer, Dacor wall oven/cooktop & warming oven, Miele dishwasher. New hurricane sliders were installed in May 2022. Life at Condo on the Bay gives you the best of both worlds with the convenience of being downtown and the luxury of walking out your door to enjoy the many waterfront activities. Attached to the listing is a feature list of upgrades that have been made. Listing agent lives on property and will make showings easy to schedule. Please schedule showings 24 hours in advance..