208 Hourglass Way, Unit V11Sarasota, FL 34242Price: $480,000

This rare, freestanding 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa presents an exceptional opportunity to create the coastal home you've always envisioned in the premier Gulf front community of Whispering Sands. With its highly desirable floor plan, attached 2-car garage, and private fenced patio, this residence offers the perfect foundation for a truly personalized retreat. Professionally remediated following Hurricane Helene, this villa is being offered in its current condition. Featuring concrete floors, partial drywall, and no kitchen or bathroom fixtures, this residence offers a true blank canvas - inviting you to select every finish, fixture, and detail to create a home that reflects your own style and vision. Washer and dryer hookup is located in the garage. Important exterior improvements have already been completed, including NEW 2025 villa and garage roofs and fresh exterior paint, while a comprehensive two-year community landscaping enhancement plan is in the planning stages. Life at Whispering Sands is about far more than just your residence. Enjoy 800 feet of PRIVATE quartz sand beach, two heated pools, clubhouse (currently undergoing complete remodeling that will also include a catering kitchen and fitness rooms), beachside Tiki Hut, shuffleboard courts, canoe/kayak storage, and professionally maintained grounds, all just a short stroll from the shops, restaurants, and vibrant charm of Siesta Key Village. The comprehensive HOA fee includes cable, high speed internet, recreational amenities, landscaping, reserves escrow, HOA insurance, on-site management & maintenance team, security, water and sewer - allowing you to spend more time enjoying the island lifestyle. Freestanding villas in Whispering Sands are exceptionally rare. This is a unique opportunity to create a home that reflects your personal taste while enjoying maintenance-free living in one of Siesta Key's most desirable 55+ Gulf front communities.