1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive Unit A205, Lido Key, FL 34236

$1,650,000
2
BD
2
BA
1,350
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,650,000
List Price
$1,785,000
Status
SOLD
MLS#
A4673088
Closing Date
Mar 30, 2026
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,350
Subdivision
L'Elegance On Lido Beach

Property Description

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.

Additional Information

Year Built
1996
Construction
Concrete
Living Area
1,350
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)
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Deeded, Underground
Garage Spaces
1
Garage Description
1 Car Garage, Under Building Parking
Exterior Features
Balcony, Lighting, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Tennis Court(s)
View
Pool, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Description
Gulf/Ocean
Water
Beach Front, Beach View, Beach Access
Sewer
Public Sewer
Pool Description
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap
Stories
12
Pets
Yes

Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY. Selling Office: PREFERRED SHORE LLC.

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