1801 97th St., Bradenton, FL 34209

This stunning courtyard home in the gated community of The Loop Of Northwest Bradenton features an entrance foyer that opens to the walled courtyard with a heated pool and spa, surrounded by an outdoor kitchen. Private, comfortable and delightful for entertaining. Open the sliding glass doors from the family room to create an enormous indoor-outdoor living space. The adjacent separate craft room can become a fourth bedroom with a private bath. The formal living room has a gas fireplace as its focal point. The gourmet kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances for anybody who loves to cook. Tumbled marble backsplash and pot filler spigot over the Thermador cooktop as well as the built-in oven and microwave including the food warmer. Sub-Zero panel-front oversized refrigerator with two front-paneled drawers, a Fischer-Paykel dishwasher and a Wolf steamer. The French country sink with a hanging pot rack shows off the chef's kitchen styling. Surrounded by gorgeous wood cabinetry and a wraparound granite counter bar area, the entire kitchen area is tiled. The 18-foot family room with sliders opens to bring the courtyard in! The home includes a 500-gallon buried gas tank that feeds the fireplace and the emergency generator. A large electric pool heater with a high-efficiency pool pump. The residence is a real gem built in 2006 and immaculately maintained. The community is adjacent to Robinson Preserve and is near beaches, dining, shopping and entertainment.