12148 Cranston Way, Bradenton, Florida
List Price: $969,000
MLS Number: A4504069

Character and elegance become one in this stunning Heatherton floorplan recently built in 2020, situated on an oversized homesite at almost 1/3 of an acre with southeastern preserve views. Boasting a remarkable $250,000+ in upgrades throughout, upscale efficiency is optimized in every space of the two-story, five-bedroom residence. As you enter the decorative glass front doors to the large foyer, you are instantly in awe of the abundance of light, airy flow and sophisticated details showing casing crown molding, tray ceilings and volume ceilings of the first floor living and dining areas. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's playground, equipped with KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooking, soft close drawers, decorative crown molding, quartz countertops, a polished marble backsplash, and a large island for entertaining. Easily transition any occasion to the outdoors for the desirable Florida lifestyle where you can dine alfresco at the newer, custom outdoor kitchen and bar with chiseled quartz edges beneath the expansive covered area featuring a tongue and groove ceiling and oasis atmosphere by the salt-water and heated custom 35' pool and spa. Completing the first floor, you will find a massive den/office with tray ceiling offering a place for reflection or study, a mudroom to be a drop zone for shoes and bags, and tons of storage throughout. Two master suites - one on each level - provide optimal multi-generational living, both fashioned with lovely sitting areas and en-suite baths. Upstairs, there is a dedicated laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer with a sink to make chores more convenient. The second floor flows nicely with the masterfully added bonus room, two bedrooms joined by a Jack and Jill bathroom and a tucked away en-suite for your visitors. Thoughtful details and improvements detailing this home include plantation shutters, Kinetico reverse osmosis drinking system, whole-house surge protector, four-customized walk-in closets, tray ceilings, crown molding, landscaping, and a Tesla wall charge and epoxy flooring in the three-car garage. Located in Mallory Park, this gated community of 417 homes grants close-knit, resort-style living within world-renowned and master-planned Lakewood Ranch. Residents enjoy direct access to two community parks, a top-rated Gullett Elementary and Mona Jain Middle schools. Residents can enjoy lawn maintenance, the clubhouse with a catering kitchen, a large resort-style pool and spa, fire pit, playground, sport court, and a fitness center. Lakewood Ranch offers a superior lifestyle where you can live, work and play near championship golf courses and a premier sports campus, and within minutes to local farmer's markets, Main Street shops and eateries, famous beaches, airports and more.