9702 Sweetwater Ave., Bradenton, FL 34202

Welcome to this Arthur Rutenberg custom-built home in the golfing community at River Club positioned on a 0.39-acre lot. Your search has ended with this beautiful pool home of comfortable living space all on one level. This home has been meticulously maintained and cared for with many recent updates including a renovated kitchen and a new roof that was installed in 2014. From the moment you enter, you will notice original owner's pride and attention to detail including the double-glass entry doors, high ceilings, crown molding and engineered hardwood flooring. The formal living room is close to the formal dining room for effortless entertaining. The den/library offers engineered hardwood floors and custom built-in cabinetry, making it an ideal setting for a home office setup. The kitchen is a chef's dream come true with an abundance of wood cabinetry with some deep drawers and glass fronts. A large center island with additional lower cabinets and drawers, a large breakfast bar with pendant lights, stone countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances and stainless steel exhaust hood, tile backsplash walls and pantry with pullout drawers. The casual dinette opens from the kitchen and has a door to the outdoor pool area. The spacious family room flows from the kitchen and features a built-in entertainment center and a set of disappearing glass sliding doors to the extended screened lanai. Retreat to the owner's suite with sitting area, two separate walk-in closets and opens to owners bath with dual split vanities, a Jacuzzi garden tub and an oversized walk-in shower. Enjoy hours of relaxation in the screened lanai featuring a solar-heated saltwater swimming pool. The large covered loggia boast covered entertaining areas. The owners modified the original floor plan and combined three of the bedrooms to create two large guest suites all with walk-in closets and a larger guest bath. Garage enthusiasts will appreciate the three-car side-load garage with plenty of overhead and cabinet storage area. Other features not to be missed include hardwood and tile flooring throughout with no carpeting. Separate laundry room with built-in laundry tub, washer and dryer on pedestals and storage/utility closet. Hurricane shutters for all windows plus electronic roll-down screen for the front doors, HVAC system was replaced two years ago, no flood insurance required, pool cage was re-screened and painted in 2019. Get ready to live within 20 minutes away from those Gulf of Mexico sunsets that you've been dreaming of. River Club is a deed restricted golfing community with low HOA fees and No CDDs. Minutes away from all the shopping, restaurants, farmers market, golf courses and entertainment venues that Lakewood Ranch and UTC has to offer. Enjoy your tour of this special home.