26 Tidy Island BoulevardBradenton, FL 34210Price: $1,175,000

Experience the ultimate in luxury waterfront living in this stunning property located on Tidy Island, a private gated community serenely situated along Sarasota Bay. Totally updated throughout, this bayside gem showcases fabulous views of Longboat Key and Downtown Sarasota while exemplifying the best in quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in the recent interior redesign. The grand entrance welcomes you into a light-filled interior with soaring vaulted ceilings, private elevator and dramatic wood-burning fireplace. Gleaming Brazilian hardwood floors have been installed throughout, along with custom window treatments, upgraded LED lighting and fresh interior paint in every room. With a feeling of comfortable sophistication, the home's main living areas flow seamlessly providing the perfect backdrop for gracious entertaining, with both a formal Dining area with Chandelier and seating for eight, and an elegant Living Room with fireplace and wide Bay views. Infused with warmth and color, the Family Room features a built-in Bar Cabinet with sustainable cabinetry, wine fridge and Blanco sink. The sleek re-designed European-style Kitchen is sure to please the most discerning homebuyer with the casual Dining Alcove's plush banquet seating, sustainable Stevenswood cabinetry, built-in appliance garage and convenient Coffee Station. High-end upgrades include black stainless KitchenAid appliances, French door refrigerator and Blanco sink. The primary Bedroom Suite features a new bath with HansGrohe fixtures, CoreTec flooring, make-up vanity and custom closet systems. With a wall of built-in cabinets the Loft area offers a quiet spot for a Den or Home Office but could also serve as a Yoga retreat, exercise studio or additional guest quarters. Head outdoors and enjoy Florida's beautiful weather on either the Upper Lanai, with its hurricane-resistant glass and stainless steel railing or relax comfortably on the Ground-level Patio which has been transformed to a great spot for entertaining with Italian porcelain tile pavers and fine mesh screen enclosure. A unique low-density enclave of stately waterfront properties, Tidy Island is perfectly positioned amidst manicured grounds and 240 acres of unspoiled preserve and natural shoreline. Resort-style amenities include two sparkling swimming Pools, a residents Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts and miles of walking trails. The community has frequent opportunities for social events and provides full-time Management and maintenance Services as well as a manned Guard Gate. All life's conveniences can be found surrounding Tidy Island including Dining, shopping, schools and Healthcare. The community is less than an hour's drive to regional International Airports and locally is within just minutes of the area's famed Gulf Beaches on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key.