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$565,000
Sold on 3/23/23
Beds |
Baths |
Sq. Ft. |
Taxes |
Built |
2 |
2.00 |
1,247 |
$5,564 |
1974 |
On the market:
193 days
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SPECTACULAR Sunsets, Dining, Shopping, Boating, Theatre! Essex House is a part of the beautiful residential neighborhood facing the Sarasota Bay, located in the City of Sarasota's downtown commercial, cultural and arts district. It is in a quieter area of downtown Sarasota, within a few minutes walk, you will find an endless array of activities and an exhilarating mixture of eateries, antique shops, spas and salons, a brand new library, book stores, boutiques and specialty shops. The neighborhood is a collage of big city amenities and small town ease of living. International restaurants, art galleries, live theater, opera and world-class accommodations are a short walk away. Sarasota's bustling downtown is being revitalized and enriched with exciting new businesses including a new Plaza at Five Points, the Whole Foods Market and of course, the Lemon Avenue Streetscape. Residents of Essex House enjoy the nearby Bayfront Park with its meandering walkway along the shore — punctuated by native palm trees and foliage, swings, benches, boat docks, a waterpark, internationally renowned sculpture and fountains. Selby Gardens recently named one of America's Top Ten Botanical Gardens is a short walk away.
Essex House is served by two elevators and has a spacious entry lobby. There is a convenient mailroom/library centrally located on the first floor. The building is equipped with an emergency generator, domestic water pumps and smoke and fire alarm systems.
Amenities include a cardroom, a gameroom with kitchen and saunas, and two floors of secure in-building parking. Accessible from the east side of the building is a large 2nd-floor heated swimming pool, sun deck and shaded gazebo, as well as a pool shower. Essex House is administrated by a full-time resident manager and maintains a full-time superintendent.Security is provided by a phone system at front and side entrances, and remote controlled gates provide entry to both garage floors. All access points to the building are monitored 24 hours/day by a state-of-the-art security camera system. Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of iconic Sarasota history.This 2nd floor corner unit will not last long. Call for your private showing today!
Listing courtesy of Anthony Capotosto, WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE