2050 Benjamin Franklin Dr #PH1101

Welcome to the Orchid Beach Club's Grand Aruba Penthouse ... QUITE SIMPLY, THE VERY BEST EXQUISITE PENTHOUSE on the beach and one of the best communities in Sarasota. Best of both worlds with both Gulf and Bay views ... only a 7 minute drive to downtown Sarasota and a short walk to world-famous St Armands Circle. Private elevator, 7,795 sf including terraces, as provided by developer's floor plan. 11 ft ceilings and fabulous custom finishes throughout by renowned designer Anne Folsom Smith. Furnishings are negotiable, artwork excluded. Gourmet Kitchen with top-line appliances, gas cooktop, pantry and butler's pantry plus an outdoor gas barbecue; Family room with a gas fireplace; Beautiful Master Bedroom en-suite with heated marble floors, separate water closets & bidet, his/hers walk-in closets, a morning bar, an adjoining 18x17 den, and a large wrap-around terrace. Three additional bedrooms with en-suites and walk-in closets. Features include secure elevator with private access; 3+ car private garage within the main garage. Amenities include concierge, in-house management, state-of-the-art fitness center, sauna & steam room, massage room; large social room with fireplace and outdoor terrace, plus main dining room with fireplace & kitchen all available for personal & community functions; library, game room, heated gulf-front pool & spa, and a beach just waiting for your footprints. 24/7 security, gated 24 hours, two guest West Indies designed suites for your guests, beautifully landscaped, large private secret garden for our four-legged friends to socialize with each other, owners can have up to 2 dogs any size. A community of only 54 private residences.