Many say that Sabal Cove is the jewel of the Bay Isles development in Longboat Key, for good reasons. For one thing, there is an exclusive feel to this single-family home community, as it is composed of just 38 properties, with the first residence built sometime in the mid-1990s.
A secluded neighborhood, Sabal Cove is discreetly tucked adjacent to a lake amidst the northern end of the gated Bay Isles development. Entering this community is like visiting a garden with an eclectic collection of dwellings. These homes were not the product of a single developer or builder, as all are custom-built to the taste and preferences of their owners.
While each house is unique, the community maintains a unified aesthetic in neutral colors, lush and verdant landscaping, minimal concrete ground surfacing, and beautiful, expansive lawns. The Sabal Cove residents are well-acquainted with each other, and they have an active homeowners’ association hosting our seasonal get-togethers.
Given that its properties are relatively few and owners are inclined to hold on to them, available Sabal Cove residences are rare gems seldom found in listings of Longboat Key homes for sale.
Sabal Cove homes for sale offer a choice on waterfront mansions and estate-style homes, all stunning residences custom-designed by noted architects. These residences are true expressions of opulence with their spacious square footage and high ceilings. Oversized windows bring marvelous views from the outside into the dwellings.
All Sabal Cove homes have their own private pools, most of which are enclosed. Every home has a huge dining area, a modern kitchen, and a three-car garage or larger. Truly, these residences embody the best not only in architecture but also in design.
Many lifestyle facilities of the Longboat Key Club are within walking distance from Sabal Cove, which include tennis courts and marina facilities. The club’s 27-hole Harbourside golf course is also easily accessible. Purchase of a Sabal Cove home likewise opens membership to the Bay Isles Beach Club and its gulf-front amenities: private beach, restrooms, showers, beach volleyball court, and picnic area.
Also convenient, Shoppes of Bay Isles, anchored on a Publix Supermarket, is only minutes away from Sabal Cove. There are also choices of fine restaurants and boutiques easily accessible within Bay Isles and along Gulf of Mexico Drive which leads southward to St. Armands Circle for even more selections of life and leisure delights.
Sabal Cove has 4,106 households, with an average household size of 1.81. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sabal Cove do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,446 people call Sabal Cove home. The population density is 1,825.83 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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