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1800 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT A205

Condo/Co-op For Sale
$1,865,000

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-$85K (2025/12/07)
31 days
Waterfront
2 bds
2 ba
1,350 sqft
Est. Estimated sales range: $0 - $0
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Overview

Experience luxury gulf-front living at L’Elegance on Lido Key Beach. This beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bath residence offers stunning, unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico from every room. Recent updates include a contemporary and chic kitchen and bath design, porcelain tile flooring throughout, remote-control shades and a built-in Murphy bed in the second bedroom, ideal for maximizing comfort and functionality. A custom-designed window expansion in the primary bedroom enhances natural light and adds additional views of the Gulf vistas. Designed for comfort and elegance, the primary bath is a luxury retreat, showcasing a large soaking tub, an oversized walk-in shower and separate vanities. Both bedrooms and the living room have sliding glass doors to open to a full-length private balcony, extending the living space outdoors and offering a setting for peaceful mornings and breathtaking sunsets over the water. An additional plus is the unit features a full-size washer and dryer in the spacious in-unit laundry room. Other features are the remodel in 2022, air conditioner replaced in 2021 and water heater in 2021. The property also has a dedicated parking space in the parking garage. Directly on the Gulf of Mexico, L’Elegance is one of Lido Key’s premier beachfront communities. The building showcases expansive views of the Gulf, Sarasota Bay and downtown Sarasota skyline, and offers an exceptional array of amenities including an 85-foot year-round heated lap pool, Gulf-front spa, wading pool, direct private beach access, two Har-Tru tennis courts, a well-equipped fitness center with dry saunas in men’s and women’s locker rooms, underground assigned parking, and a gated entry with a state-of-the-art security access system. Gated with onsite guard and onsite management. Whether as a full-time residence or a coastal retreat, this exceptional home delivers the quintessential Lido Key lifestyle with luxury amenities, direct beachfront living and proximity to world-class dining, shopping and Sarasota’s vibrant cultural scene. Possible opportunity to purchase turnkey furnished. Please ask listing agent #1.

Location

Facts and features

Type:
Residential
Parking:
Deeded / Underground
Year Built:
1996
Lot:
No Data
Heating:
Central
Price/sqft:
$1,381
Cooling:
Central Air
HOA:
No Data
All facts and features
  • Flooring

    • Porcelain Tile

    Heating

    • Central

    Cooling

    • Central Air

    Appliances

    • Dishwasher

    • Dryer

    • Electric Water Heater

    • Range

    • Range Hood

    • Refrigerator

    • Washer

    Other interior features

    • Built-in Features

    • Ceiling Fan(s)

    • Living Room/Dining Room Combo

    • Split Bedroom

    • Stone Counters

    • Walk-In Closet(s)

    • Window Treatments

    Bedrooms and bathrooms

    • Bedrooms: 2

    • Full bathrooms: 2

  • Parking

    • Deeded

    • Underground

    Property

    • Levels: One

    • Pool Private: Yes

    • Exterior Features: Balcony / Lighting / Sidewalk / Sliding Doors / Tennis Court(s)

    Other Property Information

    • Parcel Number: 2017104010

    • Zoning: WFR

  • Type and style

    • Property Type: Residential

    • Property Sub Type: Condominium

  • Utility

    • Cable Connected

    • Public

    • Underground Utilities

    • Water Connected

  • Other financial information

    • Annual tax amount: $14,767

  • Source details

    • MLS ID: A4673088

    Other facts

    • Construction Materials: Concrete

    • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

    • Laundry Features: Inside / Laundry Room

    • Patio And Porch Features: Covered

    • Pool Features: Gunite / Heated / In Ground / Lap

    • Window Features: Blinds / Storm Window(s)

    • Direction Faces: West

    • Waterfront: Yes

    • Garage Spaces: 1

    • Attached Garage: Yes

    • Garage: Yes

    • Living Area: 1350

    • Water Source: Public

    • Subdivision Name: L ELEGANCE ON LIDO BEACH

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