Under contract-accepting backup offers. Fantastic location in this elevated, five-bedroom canal-front home on Longboat Key. Situated only four homes from the bay, offering the best in boating with easy access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and yet only a short distance from the neighborhood beach. The home offers plenty of effortless flowing space for friends and family, featuring an expansive open floor plan with large great room, dining and kitchen area, all with water views. Adjacent to the main living area is an oversized media/family room ideal for gatherings, games or enjoying your favorite movies. Your friends and family will appreciate the four spacious guest suites, three of which offer nicely appointed en-suite baths. The upper-level primary suite is separate from the guest bedrooms, offering privacy, water views, walk-in closet and a full bath en suite. Downstairs you will find a bonus room ideal for a gym, office, game room or whatever you might imagine. The garage is huge with plenty of room for four cars, storage, and all your beach and water toys. Outside, you will find a beautifully landscaped yard with royal palms, coconut palms and a variety of tropical foliage. The composite boat dock has electric, water, and a 10,000-pound boat lift. Relax poolside or splash about in your freeform heated pool. A new roof in 2018 and a newer air conditioner make this an easy home to move into. Enjoy the quintessential island lifestyle with boating, beach, pool, and an open and spacious floor plan welcoming friends and family alike. 771 Marbury Lane is your new island home.