$1,200,000

Enjoy the best of both worlds, from incredible sunrises to amazing sunset skies over beautiful Sarasota Bay. This light filled 10th floor two bedroom, two bath, corner unit situated in a prime downtown location offers both cityscape and bay/gulf views while embracing a relaxing, maintenance free lifestyle. Delight in the morning sunrise from your extensive screened-in balcony overlooking the city and surrounding downtown area. Continuing inside, savor the waterfront vistas of the Bay and Gulf from your living and dining area through the floor to ceiling windows. This open floor plan provides great space for entertaining with the enlarged living and dining area, together with additional gathering/seating offered by the tastefully updated kitchen island. The unique floor plan has been amended from a three bedroom to two, increasing main living area and extending guest bedroom to include a small alcove with shelves – making this a great work space. The main suite offers walk-in closet with built ins, two additional closets for those extra items and separate laundry closet. The ensuite bath includes dual sinks, shower and water closet area with separate bidet. Both the main and guest bedroom are filled with natural light offered by the glass sliding doors opening to the screened-in balcony. This amenity rich building includes a stylishly updated lobby with secured entry; heated pool surrounded by an expansive deck including gazebo with gas grill; community/card room; resident workshop; fitness room; garage parking (two spaces assigned to this unit) with secured gated entry; storage unit for those extra items and onsite building manager. Essex House is conveniently located across the street from Sarasota Bay, Island Park, Marina Jacks, boating, dining, entertainment, around the corner from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and many other downtown activities. You won’t lack for things to do with the vast cultural opportunities in Sarasota – all within close proximity, including St Armands Circle, shopping, dining and world-famous beaches. SRQ Airport is less than 5 miles away, making this a perfect destination for those who love to travel. This can be your new home away from home, full time, part time or anything in between for the lifestyle you have been waiting for! Note: The photos with prior staging are provided to assist with envisioning the potential of a furnished unit.