3015 43rd Ave., Bradenton, FL 34208

This three-bedroom, two-bath-plus-den (used as a full gym/can be a fourth bedroom) and large bonus/media room offers inspired living and an exceptional amount of indoor and outdoor space. The bright and airy home features 12-foot ceilings, an updated kitchen boasting newer Corian countertops, loads of white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a pantry closet. The master suite is generously sized and will fit the largest of bedroom furniture, while the master bath and closets offer storage galore. The spacious living room has sliders that open up to a covered area, and the soaring screened-in lanai with a heated pool overlooks the lake full of fish and turtles. There is a fenced yard/dog run and patio to spend plenty of nights barbecuing and enjoying friends and family. This community is a pleasure to drive into and come home to, with lovely yards, flowering trees and incredibly convenient for shopping and commuting. Lockwood Commons is 1.5 miles away, with Publix, CVS, Dunkin', ACE Hardware, First Watch, Starbucks, etc., and downtown Sarasota is a straight shot down U.S. Route 301 (9.9 miles). Anna Maria's beaches are a straight run west on Cortez (11 miles). 2018 18 SEER 5 stage heat pump with an air purifier and upgraded filtration system. Newly painted interior. Luxury vinyl plank flooring in media room and master. Pool has a newer pool pump, resurfaced with new tile. Enjoy your new life here in Highland Ridge.