Essex House
Essex House counts among the largest downtown Sarasota condominium. It is also one of the earliest condominium developments in the Southwest Florida region, coming onto the Sarasota real estate market in the early 1970s.
Its prime location at 707 South Gulfstream Avenue fronting Sarasota Bay was an instant target for development when the condominium concept began gaining popularity during the 1970s. Its site, which directly has South Palm Avenue as backdoor corridor, provides upper floor units unobstructed views of the bay and the downtown Sarasota’s Marina Jack harbor.
Essex House was developed as a 12-story building, with a total of 75 residential units suited as permanent residence, vacation homes, or rental properties. These buying or investing options revolve around residences designed as one- or two-bedroom units, with floor plans ranging from 1,000 to 2,600 square feet.
The standard configuration of each bayside floor in Essex House features residences with two bedrooms and two baths. On the east-facing side of the community towards South Palm, the layout features two residences with two bedrooms and two baths, one residence with three bedrooms and two baths, and a one-bedroom residence with one bath and a half bath.
All the residences at Essex House have private balconies and individual laundry facilities. Most of these residences have been updated recently and further upgrades could be expected.
The prime choices in Essex House are the two residences at its topmost floor which both offer spectacular views not only westward to the bay but also the marvelous panorama of the city towards the east.
Essex House flaunts a spacious entry lobby, and its first floor conveniently provides a mailroom/library. Two elevators serve the building which is additionally equipped with an emergency generator. Domestic water pumps and smoke and fire alarm systems are likewise among the condominium’s salient features.
The amenities in this community include a card room, a fitness center with new exercise equipment, and a game room with kitchen and saunas. From the east side of the building, residents can access a heated swimming pool at the second floor, which also features a shaded gazebo, sun deck, and pool shower.
Essex House, moreover, provides secure parking on two floors of its building. A full-time resident manager and superintendent take care of building administration. Maintenance of the property’s landscaping and priming up of the common interior areas of the building are regularly being undertaken.
The front and side entrances of Essex House are secured by a phone system, while entry and exit to both garage levels pass through remote-controlled gates. A state-of-the-art CCTV monitors 24/7 all access points to the building.
Essex House sits in a quieter area of the city and its residents can reach downtown Sarasota, within a few minutes’ walk. The city center notably offers a wide choice of life and leisure activities suitable for all ages.
The downtown has a remarkable mix of restaurants, spas and salons, book stores, boutiques and specialty shops. Essex House likewise enjoys proximity to art galleries, live theater, and opera performances. Residing in this community certainly provides plenty of things to do and sights to see on any given day.
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