1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive #A205, Sarasota, FL 34236
For Sale $1,950,000
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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.
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Clubhouse
Elevator(s)
Fitness Center
Gated
Lobby Key Required
Maintenance
Security
Spa/Hot Tub
Tennis Court(s)
Taxes: $14.00
Tax Year: 2025
Balcony
Lighting
Sidewalk
Sliding Doors
Tennis Court(s)
Dishwasher
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
Pool
Water
Gulf/Ocean
Elementary School: Southside Elementary
Middle School: Booker Middle
Junior High: Booker Middle
High School: Sarasota High
MLS Area: 34236 - Sarasota
Price per Square Feet: $1,444.44
Total Floors: 12
Water: Public
Construction: Concrete
Date Listed: 2025-11-25 00:38:26
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap
Private Spa: Yes
Furnished: Negotiable
Windows: Blinds, Storm Window(S)
Parking: Deeded, Underground
Garage Spaces: 1
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Built-Up
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Pets: Breed Restrictions
Sewer: Public Sewer
Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevator(S), Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(S)
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sothebys International Realty
liz.snyder@premiersir.com
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.
Property Details
Price: $1,950,000
Sq Ft: 1,350
($1,444 per sqft)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Type: Condominium
Development: L Elegance On Lido Beach
Year Built: 1996
Listing Number: A4673088
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $14.00
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
1
Furnishings: Negotiable
Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions
Interior Features:
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Amenities:
Clubhouse
Elevator(s)
Fitness Center
Gated
Lobby Key Required
Maintenance
Security
Spa/Hot Tub
Tennis Court(s)
Financial Information:
Taxes: $14.00
Tax Year: 2025
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Lighting
Sidewalk
Sliding Doors
Tennis Court(s)
Equipment:
Dishwasher
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
View:
Pool
Water
Waterfront Description:
Gulf/Ocean
School Information:
Elementary School: Southside Elementary
Middle School: Booker Middle
Junior High: Booker Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Additional Information:
MLS Area: 34236 - Sarasota
Price per Square Feet: $1,444.44
Total Floors: 12
Water: Public
Construction: Concrete
Date Listed: 2025-11-25 00:38:26
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap
Private Spa: Yes
Furnished: Negotiable
Windows: Blinds, Storm Window(S)
Parking: Deeded, Underground
Garage Spaces: 1
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Built-Up
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Pets: Breed Restrictions
Sewer: Public Sewer
Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevator(S), Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(S)
Map of 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive #A205, Sarasota, FL 34236
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sothebys International Realty
liz.snyder@premiersir.com