1102 Benjamin Franklin Dr #310, Sarasota, Florida
List Price: $1,595,000
MLS Number: A4658677

Pending--taking back up offers. Price Improvement!! Rare, fully renovated Gulf-front living with an oversized protected balcony. Experience refined coastal living at Lido Surf and Sands, where this completely reimagined Gulf-front residence delivers space, quality, and year-round indoor/outdoor enjoyment. Renovated down to the studs in 2020-2021, the home offers 1763 SF of interior living PLUS an extraordinary 1300+ square foot protected balcony that truly functions as an outdoor living room-ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing with the Gulf breeze in every season. Hurricane rated stacking sliding glass doors create a seamless flow between inside and out, flooding the open living areas with natural light and panoramic beach views. The chef's kitchen is both striking and functional, featuring custom cabinetry, an expansive center island and premium Thermador appliances. Every finish was selected with intention-clean design, timeless materials, and smart functionality. The split-bedroom layout provides privacy and flexibility: a spacious primary suite with custom walk-in closet, spa-inspired bath featuring dual vanities and an oversized walk-in shower. A second ensuite bedroom with a built-in Murphy bed and custom storage--perfect for guests or a sophisticated home office. A third bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, ideal for additional guest or workspace. A third full bath is conveniently positioned for visitors. Additional highlights include a full in-unit laundry room, an assigned, secure garage parking space on the second level, private storage, and on-site management.Residents of Lido Surf and Sands enjoy a beachfront pool and spa, fitness center and direct access to the white sands of Lido Beach. Ideally positioned between the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota and the newly introduced Rosewood Residences of Lido Key, this stretch of shoreline remains notably quiet, with no public parking at this complex. Stroll to St. Armands Circle for dining and shopping, kayak through mangrove tunnels at Ted Sperling Park, or reach downtown Sarasota in under ten minutes.This is Gulf front living without compromise---spacious, thoughtfully redesigned, and exceptionally livable both inside and out.