213 Babbling Brook Run, Bradenton, Florida
List Price: $449,900
MLS Number: A4649509

This amazing two-bedroom two bath plus den villa is sure to impress with all itsfabulousupgrades. Newly painted in warm greens and an updated kitchen, paver walkway,extendedlanai, lush landscaping, and unlike a condo, the land is owned.The kitchen is a chef's dream, designed with a coveted work triangle and equipped with luxurious 42" cabinets, granite countertops, and a beautiful backsplash. The kitchen also includes modern Smart Appliances, such as a four-door Samsung Bespoke counter-depth refrigerator, a matching range, microwave, and a whisper-quiet dishwasher in fingerprint-resistant Tuscan Steel. The owner offers a choice between existing refrigerator panels or stainless steel to suit your style.The spacious master bedroom includes his and her vanity counters with separate sinks and garden tub in the master bath. The floor plan is exceptionally efficient, maximizing space with no wasted areas, providing room for everything you need. Oversized 8' sliding doors in the living room allow you to enjoy serene views of your waterfront lot, where you can watch ducks, herons, and pelicans. There's always a show happening right outside.The extended paver lanai is fully screened, facing east for morning sun and all-day sunlight, perfect for grilling out with friends (both propane and charcoal grills are allowed). It features a spacious outdoor terrace surrounded by custom curbing, gardens, and a unique succulent garden. Security is a priority in this community, with a 24-hour manned gate and roaming security providing peace of mind. There is designer 2" window blinds in the master and guest bedrooms as well as the den. The property boasts a brick paver driveway, entry sidewalk, and sidewalks leading to the back of the home, including a 10' x 10' terrace and lanai. The homesite is oversized, fully landscaped, and improved. It presents a neat, manicured, and picturesque environment that has been lovingly cared for. Living is easy in this maintenance-included River Strand community. Enjoy all that Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota have to offer with proximity to shopping, diverse restaurants, and convenient access to University Town Center, Lakewood Ranch, Polo, Costco, Target, Whole Foods Market, Hobby Lobby, performing arts venues, and numerous golf courses, including the pay-to-play 27-hole Arthur Hills course at River Strand. Of course, the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches are also nearby.Residents enjoy all the amenities of River Strand Golf and Country Club, including a Tiki bar with food and a full-service bar, a full-service restaurant, and eight pickleball courts--a wealth of amenities to explore.