306 172nd Street EBradenton, FL 34212Price: $998,000

BRAND NEW EXTERIOR PAINT. This 3800 plus sq. ft. Osprey C model is a must see with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, separate office, large bonus room with full bathroom, bamboo and tile floors throughout, and impact resistant windows and impact resistant remote screens on the lanai. Situated in Rye Wilderness, a community with half acre lots, no CDD, low HOA, and top schools, the home has wonderful curb appeal with tile roof, longer paver driveway to a three-car side load garage and beautiful pond and preserve views. Enter the home through the ornamental glass entry door to an expansive dining room and living room area with fantastic views of the covered lanai, pool and pond. The master suite has an office forward, large master bedroom with sliders to the lanai, walk-in closet and second closet, and double sink bathroom with walk in shower and garden tub. The updated kitchen includes THREE ovens, large island with breakfast bar and sink, upgraded gourmet kitchen cabinets with ample storage, tiled back splash and large walk-in pantry. There is a second living room off the kitchen with a larger slider with views to the lanai, pool and pond. There are two bedrooms with a shared/guest bathroom adjacent to this living room. The fourth bedroom includes an ensuite and an under stairs large walk-in closet. Upstairs you will find a bonus room, two closets (one a walk-in) and a full bathroom with walk-in shower. With several windows providing beautiful views to the preserve across the street and abundant natural light, this space has many options including a possible fifth bedroom, game room, workout room, or office. With one of the largest undercover lanais in Rye Wilderness, the home offers a grand gathering space with potential to create the outdoor kitchen of your dreams. The impact resistant motorized screens will protect the home and outdoor space. Enjoy the salt water, solar heated pool with views of the large pond and beautiful sunsets through the full clearview screen. Situated just north of Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota with Anna Maria Island to the west and St. Pete and Tampa to the north, Rye Wilderness is perfectly located. You will find local restaurants and shopping just minutes away along with Rye Wilderness Park and Fort Hamer Park for hiking, kayaking and boating with access to the big bays within minutes.