Sarasota, FL is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, and the idyllic lifestyle is conducive to peace of mind. For those looking for condos for sale in Sarasota to invest in, relocate to, or purchase as a vacation property, Sarasota could be the answer. Enjoy a piece of paradise with the famous beaches of the Florida Keys minutes away, championship golf accessible with a quick 20 minute drive, or the thrill of exploring the numerous centers for arts and culture that make Sarasota famous.
Residential opportunities are equally diverse from the wealth of bungalows on the side streets in traditional neighborhoods, to high-rise Sarasota condominiums for sale. Downtown Sarasota features a convenient strolling lifestyle that exudes tropical charm where residents can easily experience the electric ambiance of Sarasota condo life. Entertainment venues like the Golden Dinner Apple Theater and the Burns Court Cinema are only blocks away and a short 5 minute drive places you at the door of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Ringling Museum of Art.
The Frances Carlton located at 1221-1227 Palm Avenue was originally built as furnished rentals in the 1920’s and it later became Florida's first cooperative apartment complex. It now stands as one of the most charming and whimsical downtown developments offering condos for sale in Sarasota. Fittingly the Frances Carlton was listed in the in 1984 National Register of Historic Places for its architectural value and its depiction of the work of talented architect Alex Browning. Today the structure is a superb design of the Mediterranean revival style of architecture and was lovingly refurbished to its original opulence.
Frances Carlton condos for sale have floor plans measuring between 650 square feet and 1,150 square feet. Typically, they units are 1 bedroom and 1bath, and have price points varying from the mid-$200,000 range to over $300,000. A particular 720 square foot unit, however, can be found at just below $200,000, which can be great find for its 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and attached sun room.
There’s a swimming pool within the complex and residents also have the option to keep pets in their units. As there are just 21 residences in the building, the residents at the Frances Carlton form a close community where friendships are easily built and maintained. The ambiance and charm of old Florida is manifested in the wrought iron gates immaculate tropical landscaping. Shopping for daily necessities is convenient at the nearby Whole Foods Market which gives you an excuse to visit the nearby Shelby Library. When the search for a new residence brings you downtown, take a peek at the condos for sale at the Frances Carlton.
Beautiful, but eclectic downtown Sarasota has so much to bring to your lifestyle dreams. There are boutiques, salons and art galleries on Palm Avenue along with the shops, restaurants, cafes, and gourmet food stores of Main Street. Explore the exhilarating antique stores and secluded art cinemas of Burns Court, or enjoy a morning jog along the Sarasota bayfront. Conduct power lunches at Marina Jack’s or browse one of the many ongoing street fairs. Drive a few minutes and play championship golf. Beachcombing at Lido Key or an afternoon at the Ringling Museum of Art is all in or within minutes of downtown Sarasota.
Residential options are equally diverse from the wealth of whimsical bungalows on the side streets of traditional neighborhoods, to lavish new Sarasota condos for sale. Downtown Sarasota offers a distinctive, but convenient lifestyle where walking is a way of life and where residents can easily join the electric feeling of Sarasota condo lifestyle. Entertainment venues like the Golden Dinner Apple Theater and the Burns Court Cinema are close and a short drive places you at the door of the Ringling Museum of Art, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, or the shores of Lido Key beach.
Another must see downtown amenity is Selby Gardens which is the tropical wonderland recently honored as one of the Top Ten Botanical Gardens in America. There you can revel in the under glass and open air museum of literally thousands of orchid and bromeliad species and still stroll the meandering pathways beside Sarasota Bay. Don’t forget Saturday mornings as the weekly Farmers Market opens its doors from 7AM to 12pm.
Essex House, a mid-rise condo with an address at 707 South Gulf Stream Avenue, is a part of this beautiful residential neighborhood facing Sarasota Bay. Although the condos for sale at Essex House are in a quiet area of downtown Sarasota, with only a few minutes’ walk you will be in the center of everything. Essex House is served by 2 elevators and is equipped with its own emergency generator, domestic water pumps, and smoke and fire alarms. On the east side of the building is a large sparkling swimming pool with a sun deck and cozy shaded gazebo.
The Essex House condos for sale floor plans vary with a few modest 1,000 square feet units to many measuring over 2,600 spacious square feet. Condos on the bay side were built with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, while the Palm Avenue side residences are 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Pricing of the Essex House condos for sale varies from around $300,000 to about $700,000. All the condos here have private laundry facilities and balconies.
The Sarasota real estate market defines Florida condo living. This bay front city is gently encircled by a few of the finest condos for sale in Sarasota Florida. It’s also an idyllic place to spend winters as well as enjoy the convenience of the extraordinary amenities offered. Easily reached Siesta Key Beach and all its water based activities, is ranked the #1 beach in all of Florida and #2 in America. Siesta Key Beach is located only 10 minutes from the city center. The courses to play golf are just as exciting. Within a 30 minute drive, you can play over 40 championship courses.
Sarasota had a population of 54,349 in 2004 based on U.S. Census Bureau statistics, making it large enough to provide every thrilling amenity one could imagine, but not large enough to make you feel squeezed. In addition to being a delightful place to live, bay front condos for sale in Sarasota can also be excellent investments. The tropical weather is invigorating with the sun beaming almost every day of the year. The warm and balmy breezes allow for relaxing on your downtown condo balcony with a cool drink in your hand while reveling in the panoramic vistas of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
If being a condo owner is in your immediate future, you definitely want to take a peek at Bays Bluff which is a cluster of condo residences in a 6 story structure built in 1971 and located at 1100 Imperial Drive. Among downtown area Sarasota condos for sale, the beautiful units at Bays Bluff are in high demand not only for their scenic vistas, but for their convenient proximity to the limitless entertainment venues and amenities. To create a fresh new look, the property was completely renovated with new hurricane windows, a stylish new roofline, and new designer carpeting in the hallways.
The floor plans in the condos for sale in Bay’s Bluff range from approximately 800 square feet to roughly 1,200 square feet with 1 or 3 bedrooms available. Price points at vary from just north of $100,000 to around $300,000. As an owner you can use your unit as an income rental property, vacation home, or as a permanent residence. You are also afforded the use of the resort type swimming pool, health bringing sauna, along with convenient elevators and provided a wealth of dazzling landscape treatments.
Entertainment options abound in other venues including the heralded Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Ringling Museum of Arts, Burns Square, or the luxurious St Armands Circle which is home to around 130 eclectic shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants.
Christina Miller is a Sarasota real estate broker who comes from a large family of Real Estate professionals. Her mother is a Broker-Owner in Breckenridge Colorado, her father is a custom home builder, and he Grandfather started one of the largest title companies in the State of Colorado.Not dealing well with the cold, Christina moved to Florida and is now specializing in Sarasota homes for sale and Sarasota condos for sale.
Wellington Chase at Palmer Ranch is a family neighborhood located on the northeast corner of the Palmer Ranch master-planned development in Sarasota Florida. Wellington Chase offers 2, 3, and 4 BR homes, prices average $250,000 to $330,000. The mid-size homes in the neighborhood range from 1300 to 2200 square feet. Many homes feature private swimming pools and lakefront locations. Wellington Chase is not a gated community, there are no community amenities, and no landscaping services are provided to the homeowners, therefore, home owner fees are the lowest of nearly all communities of single family homes in Palmer Ranch.
Wellington Chase is located on the south side of Northridge Rd. west of Sawyer Loop Rd. and east of Honore Ave. The Hamptons at Palmer Ranch borders Wellington Chase to the south and the Serenade at Palmer Ranch condo community is on the east border.
If you are looking for an ideal Palmer Ranch community without the typical high HOA fees of Palmer Ranch, Wellington Chase is for you! This community has a large grocery store, animal hospital, and New York Deli located across the street. It is 10 minutes away from Siesta Key Beach and 3 minutes away from the I-75 corridor. This really is an ideal community with easy access to all of east Sarasota and Manatee County.
Christina Miller is a Sarasota real estate broker specializing in Sarasota golf communities, Palmer ranch real estate, Lakewood Ranch real estate, Sarasota waterfront real estate, and Sarasota condos for sale.
In addition to the above specialties, Christina Miller also has websites dedicated to Siesta Key Real Estate and Siesta Key condos for sale along Sarasota's famous Siesta Key Beach.
You will also find more information on the Wellington Chase Homes for Sale mentioned in the above article.
Vintage Grand at Palmer Ranch is an affordable Palmer Ranch condo community great for those looking for an investment property to cash flow or an inexpensive vacation property. Residents of vintage grand enjoy the communities 2 swimming pools, tennis, basketball, shuffleboard and volleyball courts, children's playground, fishing pier and the grills at the picnic area.
Vintage Grand gives you the opportunity to choose from 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condominium units ranging in size from 588 square feet of living space to over 1400 square feet. Prices range from the low 60’s to mid 150’s for larger units.
Condominium Association Fee includes: Management, grounds maintenance, lake maintenance, grounds keeper, pool services, exterior pest control, common areas water and sewer, landscaping, reserves, and Palmer Ranch master association fees.
This community is within walking distance to the YMCA, Sarasota Square Mall, and AMC movie theater (which now resides in the mall). Vintage Grand is west of Deer Creek at Palmer Ranch and south of Palmer Square East, a newer condo/townhouse community that borders the Prestancia golf course on Sarasota Square Blvd.
Christina Miller is a Sarasota real estate broker specializing in Sarasota golf communities, Palmer ranch real estate, Lakewood Ranch real estate, Sarasota waterfront real estate, and Sarasota condos for sale.
In addition to the above specialties, Christina Miller also has websites dedicated to Siesta Key Real Estate and Siesta Key condos for sale along Sarasota's famous Siesta Key Beach.
You will also find more information on the Vintage Grand Condos for sale mentioned in the above article.
Christina Miller is a real estate broker in Sarasota Florida and is the owner of Sarasota Bay Real Estate. Her Company's focus is residential real estate in Manatee, Charlotte and Sarasota County.
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