9617 Governors Club Place Pl, Bradenton, Florida
List Price: $1,247,000
MLS Number: A4535260

BETTER PRICING to allow for Buyers' upgrades! Total privacy abounds in your own piece of paradise in this much sought-after River Club gem! This exquisite home is perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac with a long driveway that leads to a large side-load three-car garage. The magnificent .78-acre homesite offers an amazing lake view with mature trees and lavish landscaping creating one of the most private nature sanctuaries in all of River Club. Your opportunity awaits to own this highly amenitized Todd Johnston custom-built, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home with an executive office/den/fifth bedroom. The bright and open floor plan features soaring ceilings and an elegant living room lounge with a cast stone wood-burning fireplace with marble surround and custom wood built-ins. Pocket sliding glass doors lead you to a gorgeous outdoor living oasis with two covered lanais and an oversized pool perfect for swimming or lounging at the swim-up table, complete with seating and heated jets, while relaxing next to the fountain. The bright and spacious white kitchen provides lots of counter space, convenient center island and large walk-in pantry perfect for entertaining family and friends. The abundant list of stunning upgrades that have been added to this jewel includes a designer stone wall with wood accents in the family room and the office/den/fifth bedroom features exotic Brazilian hardwood flooring, an added closet with wood and frosted glass closet doors and a custom-built walnut wood feature display wall. Further upgrades include a new tile roof (2021), new front doors with custom art glass, designer light fixtures and ceiling fans and 5 -inch baseboards throughout, new porcelain tile flooring in the living, dining and bedrooms, custom closets throughout, new hardware on all doors, new plumbing fixtures in the owner's suite bath and kitchen, with a luxurious whirlpool bathtub in the owner's suite bath, upgraded LED recessed lighting in all baths, all new custom plantation shutters and remotely controlled electronic window shades. The awesome pool area includes a unique spa with a "built-in water table" surrounded by heated spa jets, new pool deck pavers, and a new variable speed pump (2021). Added to the garage is a 30 amp special outlet for electric car chargers or large appliances. Newly installed landscaping and a soothing garden fountain complement the awesome curb appeal and viewing the stunning sunsets from the pool area provides the ultimate way to end your day. Residents of River Club enjoy a low HOA fee and no CDD fee with optional club membership that includes golfing and use of the clubhouse facilities. A restaurant is available at the clubhouse that is open for even non-members of the club. Located near the many amenities of Lakewood Ranch, The Mall at UTC, the Sarasota Polo Club, many golf courses and fine dining with just a short drive to the cultural venues of Sarasota and its award-winning beaches, all create the perfect Florida Lifestyle. This home is a must-see!