One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. *PRICE IMPROVEMENT!* Welcome to affordable WATERFRONT living! And, more GOOD NEWS: the seller’s mortgage at 3.25% is ASSUMABLE! Nestled on the mainland side of Little Sarasota Bay on the Intracoastal Waterway, and just a short walk or bike ride across the bridge to the white quartz sand beaches of Siesta Key, this charming ground floor residence at Castel Del Mare offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise at a price you simply can’t find on Siesta Key. SELECTED FURNITURE INCLUDED. A waterfront property situated directly on the Intracoastal, Castel Del Mare offers resort style living with a plethora of amenities. This complex boasts a beautiful circular bayside pool, a clubside lap pool, clubhouse, bayside gazebo, fishing pier, kayak launch & storage, boardwalk along the Bay, outdoor grill, waterside shuffleboard, and a tennis/pickleball court. Tucked away from the main road with peaceful wooded views, this easy 1st floor unit means there’s no need to deal with stairs or elevators. It’s also conveniently located just steps from the clubhouse and lap pool. The spacious living and dining room combination provides lots of room for everyone to spread out. A set of sliders opens into your own private, sunny, screened lanai, offering quiet relaxation with beautiful wooded views and easy back door access to the backyard and tennis court. There’s also a convenient storage closet for your beach essentials. The kitchen features a convenient pass-through to the living space, making entertaining easy. Offering more pretty tree views from its south facing window, the NEWLY PAINTED bedroom features NEW CARPET, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with shower/tub combination. 3 ceiling fans in this unit keep the coastal breezes flowing throughout. Ideally located next door to waterside shops, a marina with a waterfront restaurant, and a boat club which offers memberships for boating, fishing, or watersports, Castel Del Mare is also an easy 5-minute drive east to Publix, drugstores, and the wonderful myriad of great restaurants on the mainland. Experience the easy waterfront lifestyle in unit #102!