SoldSep 5, 2023

Listed by Doug Parks from MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

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Bought with Mary Clarke from COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Source: Stellar MLS #A4571962

56/1 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236

$1,450,000

2
2
1
1669 sq. ft.

Condo

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30+ days on the market

Sold: Sep 5, 2023

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You will be enchanted by direct Beach Views over the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico from every room in this West, Northwest facing condo on the 5th floor of St Armands Towers North in the desirable ?Sunset Stack?. Breathtaking water views set the stage in this bright and tastefully furnished 1,389 sq. ft. residence, with 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, perfect for a vacation home or year-round living, with the furnishings included. A private 40-ft long balcony overlooking Lido Beach offers the ultimate oasis to take in the sights and sounds of island life, accessible from sliding doors in the living room and both bedrooms. The spacious primary suite offers spectacular views of Lido beach, as well as St Armands Circle and Pansy?s Bayou, with an ensuite bathroom to complete the space including a walk-in closet. An additional bedroom with mesmerizing Gulf views is the ideal space for guests. Electric hurricane shutters on all windows, one covered carport space, and a private storage closet is included. A landmark on Lido Key, St Armand Towers North boasts one of Sarasota?s most iconic locations one block from St Armands Circle?s many shops and restaurants, and directly across from Lido Beach. The island resort lifestyle is ingrained in this lovely community with amenities that include a heated pool with Gulf Views, exercise facility, community room/library, onsite Maintenance Supervisor, and a full-time office manager. Whether you appreciate leisurely pursuits like shopping and dining on the Circle, strolling the sugar-white sands of Lido Beach, or you prefer to seek adventure-packed bicycling, kayaking, or paddleboard excursions, this ultimate location offers it all within walking distance, and is just around the corner from the free-trolley stop to downtown Sarasota, and all that it offers.

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