716 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, Florida
List Price: $1,850,000
MLS Number: A4598309

The only way to describe this luxury waterfront home in the gated community of the Island of Riviera Dunes is SPECTACULAR! This gorgeous home is situated on an 18 foot deep, man-made harbor which is also the largest 'hurricane protected' harbor on the west coast of Florida. Your own private dock awaits you directly behind the home which is a floating concrete and composite decking with the ability to accommodate a 62 foot boat, providing easy, direct access to the Manatee River and Gulf waters. You will immediately be impressed upon entering the driveway with its brick pavers which extend around the home plus the professionally landscaped, raised flower beds, decorative fountain, and professional lighting encompassing the property. Entertaining will be a delight with an open floorplan complete with coffered ceilings in many of the rooms, aquarium window in the breakfast nook and formal living room, porcelain tile throughout, crown molding, plus charming custom blinds, plantation shutters and custom fabric valances. The kitchen has quality custom wood cabinets with some glass displayed fronts, granite counters, a gas stove (Monogram 5 burner), stainless steel appliances, and a large walk-in pantry. You'll feel right at home with three bedrooms, three baths, plus a den. The 3rd bedroom has a custom fabricated Alderwood queen-size Murphy bed with built-in wall cabinets & drawers which has never been used. The den/office also has custom fabricated Alderwood built-in book cabinets, locking file drawers, and desks. The spacious 3 car garage features a built-in workbench together with its own A/C unit. There is also a separate A/C unit for the primary bedroom together with a unique built-in within the master closet. Relax on your private patio with two covered entertaining areas overlooking the salt water heated pool, spa, and gorgeous views of the harbor. One covered outdoor area has a built-in Monogram gas grill and a gas fireplace together with windows to keep out any inclement weather while barbecuing. For your convenience you'll find many custom cabinets in the laundry room plus a front loading washer and dryer. No CDD fees and reasonable HOA fees. The Riviera Dunes community offers countless activities and amenities including tennis, fitness, heated community pool, yacht brokerage, and an on-site restaurant. The community is ideally set close to I-75 for access to Sarasota, Tampa, and St. Petersburg, and is close by delightful downtown Bradenton with restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and events.