Enjoy island life and your feet in the sand without traffic and tourists! This magnificent WATERFRONT estate is located at the confluence of Tampa Bay and Manatee River with phenomenal views of the Skyway bridge and DIRECT GULF ACCESS WITH NO BRIDGES; arguably one of the best views on the Manatee River, it is a MUST SEE! A National park borders the property on the east providing a tranquil oasis.
The almost TWO ACRE ESTATE in the highly desirable community of Riverview Landings is accessed down a winding cobblestone drive nestled in a mangrove forest hidden from the road and view of the neighboring properties. The moment you step through the courtyard gates you?ll observe the unique features that make this home so special. The main floor provides all the fundamental living areas; kitchen, wine room, 3 guest bedrooms, and owner's retreat; featuring high ceilings, gorgeous marble and wood floors, crown molding, and custom built-ins. The kitchen, COMPLETELY REBUILT IN 2016, is a chef?s dream! With Subzero and Wolf appliances, custom solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, an oversized leathered granite Habersham island, butler?s pantry, and distinctive wine grotto, it?s sure to please the cook in the family! The Owners retreat and entertainment floor above that wing was COMPLETELY REBUILT AND EXPANDED IN 2017 including hurricane shutters replaced with hurricane windows. The Owners retreat has two expansive closets, a wet-bar, dry sauna equipped with a Himalayan salt wall. Floor to ceiling tinted windows provide unobstructed water views from the large electronic steam shower and soaking tub. A glass elevator provides mesmerizing experience as you ascend from the pool area to the entertainment floor. This floor is an entertainer?s dream with a full bathroom, second laundry room, office with custom bookshelves, rolling Putnam ladder, deep equipment closets, home-gym and theatre room all over-looking the water.
As if the unique location was not enough, you will be impressed with the meticulous updates. The owner carefully curated quality finishes from artisans across the United States. Including a unique black-walnut spiral staircase; crafted in unison with an old iron forge in Maine to design the railings. The entertainment floor bathroom vanity was carved by a woodworking artisan out of a hand-selected California redwood stump; the wine room was custom built by a Florida native woodworker using a 100+ year old cypress tree recovered from the river. Inlaid granite ?rugs? adorn the halls. A custom copper vent hood over the range; European French oak wood floors in the kitchen and the master bedroom sourced from a Chicago dealer. Several select wine labels were carved into the French oak floorboards of the wine room.
Outside, meander over the Monet inspired bridge to your own private beach, pluck a coconut from one of many mature coconut trees and sit under the thatched roof tiki hut while watching SPECTACULAR SUNSETS! Relax in the hot tub by the pool, or enjoy a game chess on the LIFE-SIZED CHESS SET, all while protected from the elements by MOTARIZED NOSEEUM SCREENS.
Centrally located to famous Anna Maria Island Beaches, Bradenton Yacht Club, Historic Downtown Bradenton, Desoto National Memorial, Robinson Preserve, Shopping and Restaurants in St. Armand?s Circle.
