$8,550,000 - 361 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota

Best full gulf view, new, green (environmentally friendly), gated, luxury condominium-compound residence on the west coast of Florida. These both completed full gulf view gated luxury residences each boasts four full bedrooms, four full baths (+ two half baths), three+ car garage, master-level pool, and a 360 degree observation deck of all of Sarasota, & 5300 sq ft under air. The spacious full gulf & beach view great rooms features impressive 22 ft ceilings & floor-ceiling windows, entertaining space for forty, and an contemporary chief's kitchen to die for. All five living & non-living floors of both residences are connected by a one-of-kind open-air glassed-in elevator, with four floors wrapped around a one-of-kind open-air custom staircase. Master retreats level includes expansive views of Lido Beach, a massive custom master bath, infinity edge pool, spa, & pool bath. The custom glass elevators continue up to the roof top observation deck with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay and Downtown Sarasota. Guest suites, often mistaken for the master, are everything the master is with the exception of the pool and its amenities. The residences & building embraces many green (environment friendly) elements like a state of the art energy system, 20+ rooftop solar panels, recycled water irrigation system, and many other green building products. Come and see the successful integration of design, technology and gulf-view luxury that make this residence a genuine palace by the sea.