ESTATES

AN ISLAND ORIGINAL

Overlooking Tampa Bay and the Key Royale golf course, this
approximately 5,000-square-foot Holmes Beach residence combines private boating access, an expansive swimming pool, and tropical gardens with the relaxed pleasures of old Florida.

705 Key Royale Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

Price upon request

ISABELLA MOORE

705 Key Royale Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

Anna Maria Island has always had a certain way of charming people into staying longer than planned. Perhaps it is the absence of towering beachfront resorts, the pastel cottages tucked beneath swaying palms, or the pleasure of arriving for lunch by boat. Along this beloved stretch of Florida’s Gulf Coast, life still revolves around the water, fresh seafood, and the occasional decision to do absolutely nothing. At the northern end of the island, the waterfront neighborhood of Key Royale adds another temptation: a private golf course, beautiful bayfront residences, and the kind of island address that makes a boat feel almost as essential as a car.

At 705 Key Royale Drive, the appeal becomes wonderfully apparent. Occupying one-third of an acre with 100 feet of direct, deep-water Tampa Bay frontage, this exceptional property enjoys two entirely different perspectives. To the east, the bay stretches toward the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, its elegant silhouette rising above the water. Across the front of the property, the lush greens of Key Royale Golf Club provide a picturesque counterpoint. It is an enviable combination for anyone who appreciates a morning on the fairways followed by an afternoon on the water.

Yet one of the property’s most memorable features reveals itself as daylight begins to fade. From the private dock, colorful western sunsets paint the evening sky, while brilliant shades of pink, lavender, coral, and gold reflect across the waters of Tampa Bay. The ever-changing light creates a captivating panorama, offering a different perspective with each passing evening. It is the kind of natural beauty that no architectural detail could ever quite replicate.

The existing approximately 5,000-square-foot residence has a personality all its own. Its impressive cathedral-ceilinged principal living area, generous proportions, and expansive gathering spaces speak to an era when homes were designed with entertaining and family life in mind. Open living and dining areas, vaulted ceilings, and multiple outdoor spaces create an appealing foundation for a thoughtfully imagined renovation. Four bedrooms and four full bathrooms offer generous accommodations, while the home’s distinctive design presents opportunities for a new owner to introduce a more contemporary coastal aesthetic.

The kitchen occupies a central position within the home, connecting to the family living areas and overlooking the waterfront surroundings. Solid wood cabinetry adds warmth, while covered porches, decks, and outdoor gathering spaces extend the living experience toward the bay. With thoughtful updates, these spaces could once again become the setting for leisurely afternoons, celebrations with family and friends, and the casual elegance that defines island living.

Outdoors, the expansive swimming pool measures 20 by 45 feet and reaches a depth of nine feet, offering a substantial foundation for an inviting waterfront retreat. Beyond the pool, a new seawall and private dock enhance the property’s connection to Tampa Bay, where boating adventures, paddleboarding, and kayaking are part of the island lifestyle. Dolphins and manatees often appear offshore, while seabirds glide across a waterfront panorama that is constantly changing with the tides and shifting light.

While the existing residence offers possibilities for renovation, the property’s remarkable setting also presents an exceptional opportunity to create an entirely new custom waterfront estate. Imagine a thoughtfully designed coastal residence that embraces the generous bay frontage, captures the expansive water views, and incorporates extraordinary indoor and outdoor living spaces. Terraces positioned to enjoy the colorful evening skies, a spectacular waterfront pool, and beautifully integrated gathering spaces could make the most of this rare location. Whether reimagining the existing home or creating something entirely new, the possibilities invite a distinctly personal vision.

The surrounding neighborhood contributes its own special appeal. Key Royale is one of Anna Maria Island’s established residential enclaves, where waterfront properties and the scenic fairways of Key Royale Golf Club create a setting of relaxed refinement. The island’s beautiful Gulf beaches, charming boutiques, waterfront restaurants, and inviting gathering places are all within convenient reach. It is a community where mornings might begin with golf or a walk along the beach, afternoons are spent exploring the waterways, and evenings are best enjoyed watching the sky change colors over the bay.

Properties offering this combination of generous waterfront frontage, direct boating access, golf course surroundings, and an exceptional island location are increasingly difficult to find. At 705 Key Royale Drive, the opportunity extends beyond the existing residence to the promise of what this remarkable setting might become.

Some properties are defined by the homes built upon them. Others are distinguished by a location so extraordinary that the possibilities feel almost limitless. On Key Royale, with Tampa Bay stretching toward the horizon and the evening sky reflected across its waters, this is a place where the next chapter is waiting to be written.

705 Key Royale Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 is now available. Price upon request.

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