308 77th St., Bradenton, FL 34209

$151,000 price reduction! Opportunity is knocking. A property and home like this rarely comes on the market. Nearly 5,000 square feet on 2.5 acres with private lake. Tucked away in a private neighborhood of only 4 homes. This spectacular home has been lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained by the current owners for 20 years and is being sold furnished (minus a few personal items). Perfect for raising a family, entertaining or investment as a Vacation Home. All of the rooms are spacious with high ceilings and 8' doors. The kitchen is in the center of the home and overlooks the great room, pool and lake. You will love the Monogram appliances, double wall ovens & warming drawer, Advantium microwave oven, 5 burner cooktop and large stainless steel hood. On both sides of the kitchen are dining spaces; a casual dinette on the left and the large formal dining room on the right, which also overlooks the great room. And what a great room it is with it's soaring ceiling, wood burning fireplace with floor to ceiling stonework & wall length hearth and a wet bar. This room also features two sets of triple pocketing sliding glass doors that open to the expansive lanai and pool. The home's split layout allows for maximum privacy. Off the kitchen is a 1/2 bath, study with double pocketing glass doors and wood plantation shutters and, down the hall is the massive master retreat complete with aquarium glass sitting area, two fantastic walk-in closets and a very spacious bath featuring a double size walk-through shower and his & hers vanities. On the other side of the home there are 3 additional bedrooms (all with large closets), 2 full baths and a family room that opens to the pool and patio. Down the hall from the kitchen is a walk-in pantry and the oversized laundry room with 2nd refrigerator, tons of cabinets, counter space and hanging space + a large utility sink; there is also convenient exterior door leading to the 4+ car garage! And then there's the incredible outdoor space, including a massive heated salt water pool and patio, spa with stone waterfall, entry to pool bath and 2nd laundry room and all overlooking the prestine property and tranquil lake. Truly a nature lovers delight. Additional features include: central vacuum (inside and in the garage), tankless water heater + 80 gallon water heater, hot water circulation system providing instant hot water, photo cells on all outdoor lighting, hurricane film on all windows and doors, 5/8" drywall with rounded corners, ceiling fans, Birch natural hardwood floors, tons of storage space, 8' doors, 3 Air Conditioners with separate returns in all rooms, fire-pit patio area, irrigation from lake, gutters with covers (drains to yard) and enough parking for at least a dozen cars. This is truly a very special home; a rare find in this area. Ideally located just minutes to Anna Maria Island, Manatee Avenue, shopping, restaurants, downtown, schools (public and private), Robinson Preserve, Desoto Park, Geraldson Farm, Palma Sola Bay and so much more. Please enjoy the walkthrough and video tours.