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This custom Todd Johnston home sits on a tranquil riverfront homesite in University Park, combining thoughtful upgrades with effortless coastal living. A stately entrance framed by columns and manicured landscaping leads to solid double doors and a soaring foyer, where crown molding, elegant trim, and a chrome-and-crystal chandelier set the tone. Elevated by eleven-foot ceilings, seven-inch baseboards, plantation shutters, and LED lighting in select areas, the home feels bright and refined. The living room boasts a coffered ceiling and sliding doors that pocket for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A large dining room sits nearby, lined with tall windows and fresh paint, offering effortless flow for entertaining. At the heart of the home, the updated chef's kitchen features a six-burner Wolf gas cooktop with pot filler, double ovens, GE microwave, Bosch dishwasher, and a Fulgor Milano refrigerator. Brookhaven cabinetry with custom storage, granite counters, a spacious island with bar seating, a dry bar with wine cooler, coffee station, under-cabinet lighting, and a breakfast nook with a chandelier complete the space. Open to the kitchen, the family room features a double tray ceiling, a gas fireplace, a media wall with built-ins, and zero-corner sliders that disappear to the lanai. This home includes two dedicated workspaces: a front office with French doors and built-in shelving, and a rear bonus room"”currently used as an office"”with lanai access and additional built-ins. The primary suite is privately situated in its own wing, featuring a generous sitting area with pool and river views, direct lanai access, and two walk-in closets with custom organization. The marble-clad primary bath includes a soaking Jacuzzi tub, glass block walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a Toto Washlet toilet. Two guest bedrooms on the main level have newer carpeting and fresh paint, each with large windows and generous closets. One full bath doubles as a pool bath with a tub/shower and vanity, while the second serves the other guest suite and features an arched window over the tub, a custom-trimmed medicine cabinet, and solid-surface counters. A powder bath with pedestal sink is nearby, along with a well-appointed laundry room offering Samsung appliances, built-in cabinetry, a hanging area, and a storage pantry. A second-floor bonus room spans the length of the garage and offers new carpeting, eight recessed lights on dual dimmer switches, a new ceiling fan, and fresh paint, making it the perfect space for guests, a media room, or a home gym. Outdoors, the screened lanai offers a true Florida lifestyle with a saltwater pool and spa, new gas heater, upgraded salt system, and remote automation. A built-in Blaze grill, granite counters, and ample covered and uncovered seating and dining areas make entertaining easy, all set against a private, tree-lined backdrop along the Braden River. A stone path leads to the spacious backyard. This home has been meticulously upgraded with a full tile roof replacement in 2022 with high-end underlayment and new flashing, three new Lennox HVAC systems, a Navien tankless water heater, and more. The freshly painted three-car garage is light-filled with a separate golf cart entrance and ample space for storage. Located within a resident-owned country club community offering golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and more, this home delivers the best of Sarasota living, just minutes from shopping, dining, and award-winning beaches.
DAYS ON MARKET | 2 | LAST UPDATED | 6/10/2025 |
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TRACT | UNIVERSITY PARK / HENLEY | YEAR BUILT | 2002 |
COMMUNITY | 34201 - Bradenton/Braden River/University Park | GARAGE SPACES | 3.0 |
COUNTY | Manatee | STATUS | Active |
PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
Elementary School | Robert E Willis Elementary |
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Jr. High School | Braden River Middle |
High School | Braden River High |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
AIR | Zoned |
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AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
AMENITIES | Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Security |
APPLIANCES | Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Wine Refrigerator |
AREA | 34201 - Bradenton/Braden River/University Park |
CONSTRUCTION | Block, Stucco |
EXTERIOR | Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters |
FIREPLACE | Yes |
GARAGE | Yes |
HEAT | Electric, Zoned |
HOA DUES | 2369 |
INTERIOR | Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s) |
LOT | 0.41 acre(s) |
LOT DESCRIPTION | Cul-de-sac, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Paved, Waterfront, Wooded |
PARKING | Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Attached |
POOL | Yes |
POOL DESCRIPTION | Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Private |
SEWER | Public Sewer |
STORIES | 2 |
STYLE | Custom |
SUBDIVISION | UNIVERSITY PARK / HENLEY |
TAXES | 17941 |
UTILITIES | Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
VIEW | Yes |
VIEW DESCRIPTION | River, Water, Pool, Trees/Woods |
WATER | Public |
WATER ACCESS | BRADEN RIVER |
WATERFRONT | Yes |
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION | River Front |
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