16503 1st Dr., Bradenton, FL 34212

A masterpiece home on a magnificent setting in the sought-after Rye Wilderness Neighborhood and with pond & preserve views! Built with a Spanish style architecture and a charming front porch with arches welcome you to this spacious & completely remodeled two-story home. Grandeur and elegance flow throughout this unique Marbella floor plan, beginning with its exquisite new laminate wood-like plank flooring throughout the entire house, five bedrooms, four bathrooms and two half bathrooms in this home with tile roof, three-car side load garage, paver driveway, with an extended driveway, including a half court for basketball and sitting on a half-acre lot on one of the only cul-de-sac lots in the neighborhood. Double glass impact resistant eight foot doors open to a long hall aligned with a dramatic staircase with Juliet balcony and sightlines to the impressive outdoor oasis & preserve views that await your step forward. The home features plantation shutters, crown molding, and an impressive kitchen that is well-equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, double ovens and solid wood cabinets with more drawers and pullouts, than you could ever need! The design includes an extended island with a gorgeous eat-in area and a butler’s pantry just off the family room. Just open up to the magnificent pool area with a one-of-a-kind view. This stunning pond and forest backed outdoor area will surely take your breath away, incredible salt water pool and spa with water cascades, sun shelfs, travertine, an impressive top of the line outdoor kitchen with two vented hoods for the BBQ and flat grill, two various drink fridges, granite counter tops, three built-in adjustable louvered pergolas giving you ultimate control of how much shade you have, your own private putting green for the golf amateur in you, a beautiful firepit area, most impressive is the tranquil and serene view of long pond with preserve behind, for nature and privacy at its best, and of course your very own private waterfront to fish from your backyard. The first of the five bedrooms is one of the two masters, that is vaulted with accent beams and was created uniquely for this house on the first floor, with a one of a kind en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The additional four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a bonus room are upstairs. The owner’s retreat is a relaxing haven, with double eight-foot door entry to the spacious bedroom with tray ceiling and windows viewing to the back of the home, two gigantic walk-in closets, an enormous en-suite master bath with dual vanities, a garden bath with relaxing soaker tub and walk-in shower, also with windows lining the backyard view. Two of the remaining bedrooms are larger than the norm and each have their own bathrooms connected with the last set to the front of the home. Rye Wilderness is known for its generous lot sizes, proximity to great schools, quality-built homes, and offers amenities such as sports courts and a playground. It’s only a short drive to Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island and Saint Pete for their great shopping, dining, entertainment, and our world-famous Gulf Beaches! NO CDD's in this neighborhood and low HOA’s makes this the perfect setting for your new home. Entire house with water softener and reverse osmosis, Garage is equipped for plug in Tesla fast charger or any other EV. Fenced in yard ready for your puppies. Comes with a transferable Home Warranty. A must see!