Welcome home to this exquisitely REMODELED, OPEN CONCEPT, 2 bed/2 bath GULF FRONT residence with private balcony in Whispering Sands overlooking 800' of your own private beach and the gentle waves of the Gulf of Mexico! DIRECT FULL GULF VIEW. Best of all, this is a RARE, highly desirable END unit, which means it has an extra window with sunny southern exposure! All windows have Gulf views except guest bedroom. Entertain family and friends in the spacious, open kitchen featuring granite countertops - which extend into the wonderful corner built-in desk, a large breakfast bar that seats 3, stainless appliances including a KitchenAid side by side refrigerator & built-in microwave, an oh so quiet Bosch DW and an Avallon wine refrigerator that holds 32 bottles, warming drawer, soft close drawers, deep pullout drawers for pots & pans, an appliance garage, recessed & pendant lighting, and extra cabinet storage. The living room features a wall of beautiful deep built-ins in which to display your collectibles picked up during your travels. Both bathrooms have been nicely updated, both with glassed, travertine tiled showers. A set of French doors opens into the guest bedroom, which would also serve as a great home office or den. All interior doors are solid paneled wood. Beautifully textured interior walls and ceilings throughout. All overhead lights have dimmers. Enjoy endless sunsets over the Gulf on your completely private 25’ tiled balcony that stretches the entire length of the unit, accessible via sliders in the living room and master bedroom. A complete set of sturdy 2015 exterior hurricane impact sliders provides total peace of mind. They also include tracks that will accommodate screens should you wish to add them. 2016 HVAC handler, 2020 condenser, 2021 water heater. A complete list of the extensive features of this unit is available upon request. Whispering Sands is a premiere 55+ Gulf front community on Siesta Key offering beautifully landscaped grounds, security, onsite association manager, secure key fob access to the buildings & facilities, 2 heated pools, clubhouse and tower lounge with Wi-Fi and catering kitchens, 2 fitness rooms, beachside Tiki hut, grills, shuffleboard, & canoe/kayak storage racks, and 800’ of your own private beach on the Gulf of Mexico! Best of all, this unit is just a short WALK to the boutiques and restaurants of Siesta Key Village and a short drive to Sarasota’s wealth of visual and performing arts, theatre, and cultural attractions! Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Primary Bedroom).