Absolutely breathtaking waterfront home with access to the Manatee River and to our wonderful Gulf of Mexico waters. This sought after community of the Islands on the Manatee River is well known for being one of the premier boating communities with additional golf. This gorgeous custom open-floor plan conveys grandeur and elegance throughout the entire home. Beginning with double eight ft. glass doors that welcome you to fourteen ft. ceilings with crown molding, coffered ceilings, wood floors, gorgeous saltwater pool and spa, and the list goes on and on. The dining room opens to the great room for easier serving use, ten ft. sliding impact resistant lanai doors out to ample outdoor area with amazing Florida views. The personal path to water has a Trex swale bridge and beautiful dock with 10,000 pounds lift for your boat and kayak lift. Excellent salt-water heated pool and spa, elegant pergola, wonderful leveled Brazilian pecky cypress on under ceiling covered lanai creating an impressive sitting space. Situated on 0.54 acres, great curb appeal with landscape, tile roofs and deep paver driveway to impressive extended three-car garage. Impressive gourmet kitchen for the chef in you, with solid wood soft close cabinetry with pull outs, lovely designer back splash, top of the line stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, under-counter lighting, custom-built walk-in pantry, gas/propane tank buried for cooktop and pool heater. Wet/dry bar that can serve as coffee station or crafting setting and extra cabinetry for special needs. Master suite has an entry hall, wood floors, a large tray with crown molding, beautiful three window overlooking the pavered pool/spa and canal, two custom-built walk-in closets, ensuite master bathroom with dual sinks, larger garden tub and separate impressive shower stall completing an elegant setting. On the other side of the house and nearest the garage offers a bit more privacy, a suite with custom walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom, past the kitchen and toward the back of the home the third bedroom sharing the third bathroom with the nice sized bonus room, also with three windows looking out to the lawn and water. Amenities include a twenty-four manned gate, your use of the beautifully crafted river lodge with indoor and outdoor seating, firepit, fitness center, BBQ and recreational activities with ample dock for your guests to pull up and tie for a visit. No CDD and low HOA makes this and ideal location in this area. Optional Social & Golf membership available in the Private Golf and Country Club of River Wilderness. Conveniently located close to major Airports, Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, St-Pete, Tampa, UTC, dining, shopping, and of course our world renown beaches that you can drive or take your boat from the comfort of your house.
