Located in the coveted Country Club Shores community of Longboat Key, this canal front residence offers a Zen-like vibe with an abundance of brand-new renovations throughout. Upon entering, you are instantly enveloped in the chic, yet casual interior, which is softly bathed in natural light. Welcoming the outside in; via the glass sliding doors, your eyes are drawn to the pool area and the sparkling canal beyond, quite a lovely contrast with the tropical flora. Bringing your focus back to the interior, where the vaulted and open beamed ceiling, makes it feel larger than its 1,600-plus square feet. The split plan design allows for plenty of privacy and works nicely for family or visiting house guests. Equipped with a generous island, the brand-new kitchen allows ample space to create delectable cuisine, coupled with the convenient dry bar in the great room; it suits nicely to most any size gathering. Enjoy wide canal views from the master retreat, where plantation shutters, a walk-in closet with built-ins and an en-suite bath await. The two additional bedrooms, guest bath and inside laundry add to the living space of this home. The two-car garage also boast loads of storage. The list of new is lengthy, but includes, roof, AC unit, all appliances, hot water heater, front door, ceiling fans, seawall, and dock 2018. Here you can enjoy your 100 feet of waterfront and its plethora of coastal options, such as boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. With no fixed bridges, it grants you direct access to beautiful Sarasota Bay. To top it off, the Country Club Shores Community offers deeded beach access. Whether you enjoy, fine dining or superlative shopping, top golf courses, or miles of cycling paths, or perhaps just relaxing to wafting palms and the occasional gull cry. Full-time or part-time, 542 Ranger Lane is the ideal address, to live the idyllic island dream.