Submitted by John Marshall

PERDIDO KEY — It’s truly a rare day when you can purchase a spacious and luxurious waterfront condominium residence at absolute auction (regardless of price). It’s far more unusual when seven are auctioned on the same day and time. That will be the case on Saturday, July 30 in Perdido Key when these beautifully-designed condo homes in the spectacular and gated Florencia community are put up for bid. The event will be conducted by The National Auction Group of Gadsden, Alabama, an elite team of highly-trained specialists in the marketing of one-of-a-kind, high-end properties. Bidders will be able to choose from a total of 11 condos. Over the past two years the company has sold nearly $150 million worth of upscale condos, primarily on the Gulf Coast.

These magnificent Mediterranean-style residences are located on the Old River side of Highway 292 less than a mile from Perdido Pass and enjoy tantalizing views of the protected beaches of Gulf State Park. The offering includes 10 three and four-bedroom condos as well as a breathtaking six-bedroom penthouse. All are crafted from the finest materials with painstaking attention to detail and have an abundance of windows for viewing the magnificent scenery.

All of the condos have oversize mahogany doors, very spacious living and dining rooms and gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and first rate stainless steel appliances. In addition to a master suite, the condos also include large guest suites. Other special features include nine and 10-foot ceilings throughout with recessed lighting; elegant tile floors in the foyer, kitchen and bathrooms; a garden whirlpool tub and huge custom showers.

Residents of Florencia enjoy both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fully-equipped fitness center with a steam/sauna room, tennis courts, optional covered parking, deep water marina slips and lush and colorful landscaping. They also have access to nearly a mile and a half of unspoiled beach. Nearby are almost unlimited options for shopping and dining as well as a highly-regarded Arnold Palmer-designed golf course.

The condos also have stone and tile, and classic finishes and the developers provide an elegance and enduring quality to its owners.

The residences will be open for inspection beginning Thursday, daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 888-326-3678 or 256-547-3434. Beginning on Thursday, call on-site at 256-504-5201 or 256-504-6858. Bidders will be required to bring $35,000 in personal check, business check or certified funds to bid on the penthouse and $20,000 for the three and four-bedroom condos.

Closing will be within 30 days. Guaranteed no qualifying financing will be available to high bidders on auction day.

The auction will take place at the property which is located at 14900 River Road in Pensacola.