17005 1st Ave., Bradenton, FL 34212

This magnificent estate is situated on the most incredible 0.65-acre lot with pond view in the sought after Rye Wilderness Neighborhood. Spanish style architecture and a charming front porch with arches sets the stage for this spacious, over 3,400 sq/ft. Egret model, newly updated landscape lighting, stunning interior and endless beauty of the pond/preserve view. Tile roof, paver driveway and three car side load entry garage with fenced backyard. This is a lovely four bedroom/three-bathroom, w/office home, with new wood like plank ceramic tile in all living areas and new premium carpet in all the bedrooms. Home has updated light fixtures through-out in '22, newly painted interior/exterior, updated showers. Both HVAC units new in '22. Upon entering the double 8ft front doors, you will be greeted by 12 ft ceiling foyer, 10 ft ceilings in the rest of the home with incredible tray ceiling accents, to your left find a lovely dining room area and even larger living room with sliders to the lanai. This living room is adjoined with long countered butler's pantry/wet bar w/sink. Heading further into the home a glorious gourmet kitchen featured with a center island, gorgeous granite, breakfast bar, decorator vented hood to the outside, under counter lighting, solid wood cabinetry with pullouts, top of the line Stainless Steel Appliances, including new Cafe fridge in '21, and updated backsplash in '23. The kitchen opens to a family room with additional sliding doors that enter the splendid lanai area. The second and third bedrooms share a full bathroom in the interior. As you walk from the front entry to the right there is the office. Further is the grand master suite with tray ceilings, sliders to the lanai, large California style walk in closets, ensuite master bathroom with magnificent dual sinks, make up area, garden tub and larger walk-in shower. The spacious laundry room has extra wood cabinetry. The covered lanai area is an impressive space looking onto a magnificent salt water heated pool and spa (new salt system), paver deck makes this the ideal outside area perfect to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather. The back of this home has easy close hurricane shutters. Rye Wilderness Preserve is just north of this lot with park access, kayaking and canoeing a favorite. Rye Wilderness Neighborhood is close to the interstate, just north of Lakewood Ranch, thirty minutes to some of the world-famous beaches, near top-rated schools, equally close to St-Pete, and Sarasota and under an hour to Tampa for its' International airport, restaurants and professional sports. NO CDD's in this neighborhood and a LOW HOA.