SARASOTA, FL 34236 2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE #A601
$2,450,000



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Presented By: PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY with 941-364-4000. - 941-364-4000
Home Details
Welcome to elevated coastal living at the Orchid Beach Club Residences on Lido Key, where island elegance meets the expansive serenity of Gulf to Bay. On the sixth floor, with direct fob-elevator access into your private resident foyer and double-door entry into a second interior foyer, this residence defines a grand, luxury beachfront lifestyle. This spacious three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath condominium delivers sweeping vistas of the city skyline, lushly green mangrove preserve, Gulf, Sarasota Bay, and the Intracoastal Waterway, an exquisite backdrop for your next chapter in Sarasota’s most desired beachfront address. Showcasing the sought-after Antigua floor plan, every sunrise over the east and glowing southern and southwest exposures floods the interiors with natural light, while evening sunsets crown the horizon. Crafted for effortless sophistication, the home features expansive open living areas, soaring ceilings, and walls of glass that frame coastal scenery. Rich marble flooring flows throughout the main living areas and spa-inspired baths, highlighted by stone showers and a jacuzzi soaking tub for refined relaxation. The open-concept kitchen blends function and high design with custom cabinetry, stone countertops, gas cooktop, breakfast bar, and family room that overlooks the bay view and breakfast nook. Go outside to a generous private terrace, a personal outdoor sanctuary, ideal for morning coffee or tea at sunrise or evening gatherings amid Gulf breezes. Complete with a built-in gas grill and ample space for dining and lounging, this terrace becomes an extension of your living space. The primary suite offers a tranquil escape with direct terrace access, dual walk-in closets and a luxurious marble bath. Two guest en suites, each with private terrace access, provide privacy and versatility, ideal for visiting friends or a dedicated home office. There are two convenient parking spaces assigned as well as a generous storage closet in the service corridor outside of the in unit laundry room featuring cabinetry, stackable washer and dryer and beverage/wine refrigerator. As a resident of Orchid Beach Club, indulge in a resort-style lifestyle with 24-hour gated security, concierge service, on-site management, and premier beachfront amenities. Enjoy a heated Gulf-front pool and spa with lap lanes, private cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness center, massage and steam rooms, sauna, spacious social lounges, a dedicated dining and catering kitchen, and a library. Additional upscale touches include two expansive, gated dog run areas and two on-site guest suites with kitchenettes, dinettes, living room, en suite floor plan with walk-in closets and private terraces, ensuring your guests stay in comfort within this luxurious setting. Ideally a short distance to the Ritz Carlton beachfront Tiki Bar for a tropical cocktail, just minutes from St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, residents benefit from fine dining, boutique shopping, and the city’s celebrated arts and cultural venues. Nearby exceptional dining includes upscale options such as neighboring Drift Kitchen & Bar with Gulf views, renowned Cafe Europa, Ocean Prime Sarasota for waterfront steak and seafood. Whether you are seeking a seasonal retreat or a full-time residence, this exceptional Lido Key condominium offers a maintenance-free, unparalleled Gulf-front living and a rare opportunity to call Orchid Beach Club your home.
Presented By: PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY with 941-364-4000. - 941-364-4000
Interior Features for 2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE #A601
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths4
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourcepublic records
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
Flooringcarpet, tile
Furnished Y/Nnegotiable
Heating Y/NYes
Interior Amenitiesbuilt-in features, crown molding, eating space in kitchen, elevator, high ceilings, living room/dining room combo, solid surface counters, solid wood cabinets, split bedroom, thermostat, tray ceiling(s), walk-i
Laundry Featuresinside, laundry room
Total Stories12
Window Featuresblinds, drapes
General for 2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE #A601
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Additional Roomsbreakfast room separate, family room, inside utility
Appliancesbuilt-in oven, cooktop, dishwasher, disposal, dryer, electric water heater, microwave, range hood, refrigerator, washer, wine refrigerator
Architectural Styleother
Assoc Fee Paid Perquarterly
Association Amenitieselevator(s), fitness center, gated, maintenance, pool, security
Association Fee Includes24-hour guard, community pool, escrow reserves fund, fidelity bond, insurance, maintenance structure, maintenance grounds, manager, pest control, pool maintenance, private road, recreational facilities, security
Association Namegalina curlic, lcam
Attached Garage Yes
Body of Watergulf /sarasota bay
Building Area Unitssquare feet
Carport Y/NNo
Citysarasota
Community Featuresgulf/ocean front, water access, waterfront, association recreation - owned, buyer approval required, clubhouse, community mailbox, fitness center, gated community - guard, pool, sidewalks
Construction Materialsconcrete
Coolingcentral air
Countysarasota
Directionstake john ringling blvd to benjamin franklin dr., south to 2050 benjamin franklin dr., orchid beach club residences on the right, check in at the guard house.
Elementary Schoolsouthside elementary
Facing Directioneast
Flood Zone Codeae
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HOAYes
HOA Monthly Maintenance
Heatingcentral, electric
High Schoolsarasota high
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal Descriptionunit a601, orchid beach club residences
Levelsone
Listing Termscash, conventional
Living Area Unitssquare feet
Lot Size Square Feet134130
Lot Size Unitsacres
MLS Area34236 - sarasota
Middle/Junior High Schoolpine view school
Minimum Lease3 months
ModificationTimestamp2025-11-03t12:00:05.007z
Monthly Condo Fee Amount5012
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy Typevacant
Ownershipfee simple
Patio/Porch Featurescovered, patio, wrap around
Pet Size Limitextra large (101+ lbs.)
Pets Allowedyes
Pool Featuresheated, in ground
Property Subtypecondominium
Property Typeresidential
Roofbuilt-up
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNNo
Senior Community Y/NNo
Sewerpublic sewer
Spa Featuresheated, in ground
Standard Statusactive
Statusactive
Subdivision Nameorchid beach club residences
Tax Annual Amount41399.7
Tax Lot0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms15
Unit Numbera601
Utilitiescable connected, electricity connected, natural gas connected, sewer connected, water connected
Viewwater
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Typebeach, beach - access deeded, gulf/ocean
Water Access Y/NYes
Water Viewbay/harbor - full, beach, gulf/ocean - full, gulf/ocean to bay, intracoastal waterway
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront Featuresgulf/ocean front, waterfront, beach, gulf/ocean
Year Built2005
Zoningwfr
Exterior for 2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE #A601
Building Area Total3969
Covered Spaces2
Exterior Amenitiesbalcony, dog run, irrigation system, lighting, outdoor grill, sauna, sliding doors
Foundation Detailsstilt/on piling
Lot Size Acres3.08
Lot Size Area3.0792
Parking Featuresassigned, covered, electric vehicle charging station(s), garage door opener, guest, portico, under building
Private PoolNo
Road Surface Typepaved
SpaYes
Vegetationmature landscaping
Water Sourcepublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Elementary School
Southside Elementary
High School
Sarasota High
Middle School
Pine View School Middle School
Mindy Marie Behnke
Realtor®
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