Sarasota and Longboat Key offer highly desirable real estate options for those looking to build a second home.
Whether you are building a vacation home or retirement property, a second home generally serves a different purpose than your primary residence.
There is no doubt that if you have chosen to move to Longboat Key – or any of the other Sarasota Keys – you have already made a decision as to your desired location.
The pristine beaches, gorgeous sunsets over the Gulf, and vibrant culture make this a spectacular place to be.
So now that you know where you want to build, what should you consider when deciding what to build?
Second Home Considerations
- First homes are often built with the intention of raising a family – or at least living full time. There may be more bedrooms, a practical floorplan, or plenty of space for storage. But perhaps for your second home, you are looking to build more of a vacation home – with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water, a wrap-around deck, or lots of outdoor entertaining space. What is your ideal space?
- Building a second home in paradise will almost guarantee visitors, whether children and grandchildren or best friends. There are many options for how to accommodate your guests in a second home, from a mother-in-law suite, a guest cottage, or a simple guest room. Give your guest – and yourself – as much or as little space as you need.
- Building a second home gives you the opportunity to build your dream space, so do it! Design a huge master suite, add on the extra garage bay, or allow room for an oversized, gourmet kitchen. This is your chance to design everything you way you want, so be sure to tell your residential construction company exactly what you desire.
- Life in Longboat Key or Sarasota is very different than in many other parts of the country. Our summers are longer and hotter, we can have severe weather, and even our air and soil quality is different. Therefore you should take the advice of your contractor as to the best HVAC and water treatment solutions, the placement of large windows, or the best type of roofing material for your home. Expert Sarasota contractors will allow for all the beauty you are hoping for, while not ignoring the most efficient energy solutions and functionality.
- Your primary residence may be close to work, or in the right school district. A second home, however, allows you to choose your neighborhood based on a different set of parameters. For instance, you may want to look at the beach, walk to a farmer’s market, or enjoy small community restaurants and shops. Whether your dream day involves kayaking or going to the theater – or both – a second home gives you the chance to live your way.
- A second home will likely sit vacant more often than your primary home, so speak with your Sarasota home builder about security features which can be built into your new home. This area is geared towards part-time residents, so you may also wish to contract with a local service to keep an eye on your property, as well as coordinate lawn service, pool care and more.Once you build your second home here in the Sarasota area, we are sure that you will find yourself visiting here often. There is nothing like living on Longboat Key and nothing to compare with living in a gorgeous home that you helped to design. Call Lindahl Construction today for advice on building the second home of your dreams. You’ve worked for it, we’d love to build it.