751 Emerald Harbor Drive: Langteau home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • | 10:26 p.m. March 1, 2020
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Marge and Joe Langteau have been full-time Longboat Key residents since 2017, when they built their home.

The entryway leads into a wide-open living room that connects to the spacious kitchen. Overhead, exposed wood beams lead from the living room out to the outdoor living space.

“That was in one of the models they had,” Langteau said. “I extended the arches out, so that when you come in the front doors, it just kind of just takes you outside. And then with the big windows and the patio doors, you just start seeing the beautiful views of the water.”

In the water behind the home is their boat, Maya Dream, named for their first grandchild. They often see manatees and other Florida life in the canal.

The Langteaus come from Dallas, where homes are often in a more brick-centric, Victorian style. In Florida, their home couldn’t be lighter.

“Coming here and finding coastal contemporary, that really spoke to us,” Langteau said. “It just kind of stood out, and we just kind of gravitated to that style. The clean, natural look of it, the very open living space. It blends in with the beach house kind of feel.”

The kitchen is the heart of the house where they cook and entertain guests in the massive open space.

The room in the front of the home features a grand piano. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The room in the front of the home features a grand piano. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The Langteaus have a wine closet. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The Langteaus have a wine closet. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The entryway to the Langteau home. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The entryway to the Langteau home. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The den balances dark wood with light paint. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The den balances dark wood with light paint. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The spacious living area features wood beams that head outside of the house as well. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The spacious living area features wood beams that head outside of the house as well. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
There's plenty of seating for guests in the living area. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
There's plenty of seating for guests in the living area. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The heart of the home is the kitchen. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The heart of the home is the kitchen. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The dining area has darker furniture to accent the light home. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The dining area has darker furniture to accent the light home. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The door opens into a massive space. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The door opens into a massive space. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
Gray fixtures accentuate the clean lines in the bathroom. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
Gray fixtures accentuate the clean lines in the bathroom. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The master bathroom features a wave art piece. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The master bathroom features a wave art piece. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The bathroom is accented with gray tile. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The bathroom is accented with gray tile. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
One of the many gathering spaces in the Langteau home. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
One of the many gathering spaces in the Langteau home. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
Touches of green accent this bathroom. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
Touches of green accent this bathroom. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
One bedroom features a four-poster bed. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
One bedroom features a four-poster bed. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The backyard leads to the dock with Maya Dream. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The backyard leads to the dock with Maya Dream. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The Langteau's backyard features a large pool. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The Langteau's backyard features a large pool. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The outdoor living space. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The outdoor living space. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The front of the home. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.
The front of the home. Photo courtesy of Angela Nutter.

 

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