Ritz-Carlton Tower Residences
Developed astride an international luxury hotel’s franchise chain, the Ritz Towers puts the wow factor in listings of Sarasota homes for sale. It proudly showcases all the stately features that elevated the Ritz-Carlton brand as one of the best hotel franchises in the world.
Its splendid location at 35 Watergate Drive provides spectacular views of Sarasota Bay which perfectly match the luxurious appointments in this community. Ritz Towers was completed in 2003 in a bayfront site that dominates the city’s skyline and enjoys proximity to the lifestyle delights of downtown Sarasota.
This community’s completion came as an exciting follow-through of the debut of its neighboring Ritz-Carlton Sarasota hotel in 2001. Constructed as a 17-story purely residential condominium, The Ritz Towers building is home to a total of 80 residences.
Given their outstanding features, any of these residences comes as a delightful choice when listed among luxury Sarasota homes for sale. Selections from available Ritz Towers residences typically start from floor layouts of about 2,800 square feet and top at approximately 3,750 square feet. These dwellings typically offer expansive open floor plans adorned with designer touches throughout, with either three- or four-bedroom layouts.
The exquisite features of Ritz Towers residences very well justify their entry as upscale choices among Sarasota homes for sale. The private elevator and foyer of each residence define the exclusivity of this community. High ceilings, walls of windows, and light hardwood flooring combine to invite sunlight into the residences and create an overall spacious feel.
Other highlights of Ritz Towers residences for sale epitomize consummate luxury with custom-made kitchen cabinets and granite countertops, in addition to extended bar seating. There are extra-large terraces too, which are accessible from nearly every room and allow marvelous views of the city and the bay.
The Ritz Towers’ third floor offers a full repertoire of enticing amenities which set the standards among Sarasota homes for sale. The facilities here include a theater, library, fitness center, recreation/billiard room, locker rooms, heated outdoor pool and spa, and a covered outdoor barbecue area. Tennis courts as well as twenty-four concierge and butler services are accessible as well, true to this community’s marvelous five-star Ritz-Carlton pedigree.
The condominium’s residents also enjoy the opportunity of booking a slot in the Ritz Carlton Members Club, offering a variety of options to meet lifestyle preferences. The membership privileges include access to the club’s exclusive beach facilities and golf course.
The club’s beach perks are located in Lido Key, just three miles west of the Ritz Carlton Towers. Besides the white sand Lido beach, visiting club members can enjoy a zero-entry pool and five-star dining.
For golf, the club provides a par 72, 18-hole championship layout in a 315-acre site within the master development of Lakewood Ranch, about 13 miles from the Ritz-Carlton Towers. Designed by the famed course architect Tom Fazio, the course has options on six sets of tees to meet varying player skills and golf handicap.
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