1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive A405 Sarasota, FL 34236
2 Bed
2 Baths
1350 sqft
MLS# A4634253
Never ending sunsets and sand - this rarely available beachfront 2 bedroom, 2 bath is waiting for you in L’Elegance on Lido Beach! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise and make it your own. You can have it all here with shopping and dining just a short distance away at St. Armand’s Circle and sugar sand beaches on your doorstep. The split bedroom floor plan provides 2 newly carpeted oceanfront bedrooms with floor to ceiling sliders that provide an endless ocean view. The combined living and dining room areas boasts hardwood floors and leads to the 365 square foot balcony that stretches the entirety of both bedrooms and the living area. You will find yourself at home in the primary bedroom with a large ensuite bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. The second bedroom has increased privacy with a pocket door that closes off the bedroom and bathroom with a full-sized tub. Laundry is a breeze with the full-size washer and dryer as well as extra cabinetry in the laundry room. L’Elegance offers the ultimate year-round vacation lifestyle, with a private beach on the quiet south end of Lido Key. You will love coming home every day as you enter the beautiful L’Elegance lobby with stunning water views. On the main level you will find not only a comfortable area to read a book, but also the large card room to meet up with friends. The amenities in this pet friendly community are exceptional and abundant including a heated 85-foot lap pool and spa that overlook the white sandy beach, security gate, on-site maintenance staff, building manager, extra storage area, and underground parking. Living an active lifestyle? No problem at L’Elegance with the on-site gym, sauna, locker rooms, and two tennis courts. Every evening soak in the serene sunsets from the pool deck or take the secure private walkway directly to the beach for a swim or stroll. Or just relax on your private veranda and watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico. The beach is calling, and this is the condo that makes it possible to create the coastal condo of your dreams and live the Florida Lifestyle!
Listing Courtesy of STELLAR / Coldwell Banker Realty / Christina Weger
$799,990 (USD)
Bradenton Beach Area Condominium
Pending
108 9th Street S E Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
2 Bed
2 Baths
1326 sqft
MLS# A4678607
Under contract-accepting backup offers. An unparalleled Anna Maria Island lifestyle — and a compelling investment opportunity — await in this beautifully updated top-floor, end-unit condo at Bayview of Bradenton Beach. Enjoy tranquil Sarasota Bay views with your morning coffee and glowing sunsets to close the day — the kind of scenery that consistently drives strong rental demand. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence has been thoughtfully refreshed and is offered turnkey allowing for immediate personal use or continued vacation rental operation. Recent improvements include new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, along with community upgrades such as a newly fenced pool area, enhanced dock lighting, a freshly repaved driveway, and a brand-new roof completed in 2025. The open-concept kitchen is designed for entertainment, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula with bar seating that flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas. The spacious great room provides flexible living space with the potential to incorporate a Murphy bed, allowing for increased sleeping accommodations and enhanced rental versatility. The primary suite offers water views from its private lanai, dual vanities with stone tops, a walk-in shower and ample built-in closet space. The guest bedroom provides excellent versatility with a Murphy bed — ideal for maximizing sleeping capacity, creating a home office or accommodating longer-term guests. A newer full-size stackable washer and dryer add everyday convenience for owners and renters alike. Owners and guests enjoy two assigned parking spaces, private and shared storage, a large community pool, and direct intercoastal access via the community dock, supporting boating, paddleboarding and water-sport lifestyles that enhance rental desirability. Additional building improvements include a secure, modernized elevator, further supporting long-term value. Beach access is effortless with a quick walk across the street to the sugar-soft sands of the Gulf of Mexico, while the restaurants, shops, nightlife and city pier along Bridge Street are just steps away — a location that consistently attracts repeat vacationers.
Whether you’re seeking a refined island retreat, a turnkey vacation rental, or a strategic 1031 exchange replacement property, this residence delivers the rare combination of bay views, Gulf proximity, boating access, walkability and proven island appeal.