16503 1st Drive NE Bradenton, FL 34212

Magazine beautiful, better than new home in sought-after Rye Wilderness Estates with pond and preserve views! Spanish style architecture and a charming front porch with arches welcome you to this spacious 2-story home. Grandeur and elegance flow throughout this unique Marbella Plan 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home with tile roof, 3 car side load garage, paver driveway and ½ acre lot on one of the only cul-de-sac lots in the neighborhood. Double 8ft doors open to a dramatic staircase with Juliet balcony and sight-lines to the pool & preserve views. The home features plantation shutters throughout, crown molding, and an impressive kitchen that is well-equipped with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, granite counters, double ovens and solid wood cabinets with more drawers and pullouts, than you could ever need! The design includes both an island and an eat-in dinette area with bill-paying desk AND a butler’s pantry just off the family room, open up to the magnificent pool area with one of a kind views. Most impressive is the tranquil and serene view of long pond with preserve behind, for nature and privacy at its best, and of course your very own private waterfront to fish from your backyard. The first of the five bedrooms is an en-suite downstairs, making this a multi-generational home. The additional four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a bonus room are upstairs. The owner’s retreat is a relaxing haven, with double 8ft door entry to the spacious bedroom with tray ceiling, 2 gigantic walk-in closets, an enormous en-suite master bath with dual vanities, a garden bath with relaxing soaker tub and walk-in shower. Rye Wilderness is known for its generous lot sizes, proximity to great schools, quality-built homes, and offers amenities such as sports courts and a playground. It’s only a short drive to great shopping, dining, entertainment, and our world-famous Gulf Beaches! NO CDD's in this neighborhood and low HOA’s makes this the perfect setting for your new home. Included Home Warranty.