$5,250,000

A rare Gulf Front Statement Residence in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Presenting an exceptional gulf front residence where scale, privacy, craftsmanship, and the beauty of Anna Maria Island come together in a truly distinctive offering. Set along the Gulf of Mexico this extraordinary elevated 3,200-square-foot residence offers a rare combination of generous proportions, refined finishes, privacy, and direct access to one of Florida's most celebrated beaches. With only two residences in the building, the setting feels remarkably private more like an exclusive beachfront estate than a traditional condominium. Designed and built by renowned Whitehead Construction in 2006, the residence reflects a level of quality and thoughtful construction rarely encountered in today's market. A private elevator provides direct access to the home adjacent to the kitchen for easy unloading of groceries. The residence offers four large bedrooms, with one currently appointed as a professional home office with room for a sofa bed. The extraordinary primary suite is a retreat in its own right, featuring a separate sitting area, two oversized walk-in closets, dual vanities, a separate soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in shower. At the center of the home, the gourmet kitchen takes full advantage of its gulf setting, overlooking the water and opening naturally toward the living areas. There's an abundance of granite counter space, elegant wood cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, two wine and beverage refrigerators. This area makes a great coffee bar area as well. Open the sliding glass doors for unobstructed views or relax on the screened porch and enjoy the sea breezes. It is equally suited to quiet mornings overlooking the gulf or elegant entertaining with family and friends as the sunsets. The outdoor amenities create an exceptional island lifestyle. The large heated pool and spa provides a private shaded place to relax and entertain, complemented by a shared bonus room adjacent to the pool. The outdoor shower allows everyone to clean up or cool off before coming inside. The green space provides the perfect place for a game of cornhole. A tandem garage provides substantial private parking and storage, while the residence enjoys direct access to a stretch of beach and beachfront firepit, creating an extraordinary setting for sunset gatherings and evenings under the stars. This is a property defined by space, privacy, provenance, and setting. The combination of a two residence building, private elevator, substantial interior scale, gulf front living, resort style amenities, and construction by Whitehead makes this a particularly rare offering on Anna Maria Island. For the discerning buyer seeking a distinctive Florida beachfront residence with the scale and presence of a private estate, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a truly memorable piece of Anna Maria Island.