1712 4th Street WPalmetto, FL 34221Sale Price: $515,000

You will love the quiet community of Palmetto, located on the north bank of the Manatee River where the riverfront is alive with fishing and pleasure craft offering easy access to the river, Gulf of Mexico and two bays. This charming Spanish bungalow circa early 20th Century is set amongst the other historic homes of Palmetto's celebrated "4th Street." This classic bungalow was taken down to the studs and improved under the direction of esteemed architect Walter Hamm and rebuilt to meet the design standards of today's homebuyers. The removal of walls eliminated the typical small rooms of that period to gain the livability of an open and modern flow. The heart of the home, the kitchen, stylishly features stunning slab granite counters, solid cherry wood cabinets with dove-tailed construction and soft-close, a pot filler, stainless steel appliances, including a separate wine captain that goes nicely with your wine niche. The large master bedroom offers a coffered ceiling, an en-suite bathroom that features a double vanity, soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. The master closet has custom cabinetry and storage is abundant. There also is an attached den/library providing for a huge master retreat that opens directly onto the pool deck. The pool was completely redone at the same time as the home. Not included in the living space square footage is an approximately 700 square foot heated and cooled artist studio. You are minutes to downtown for the Riverwalk, Sutton Park for outdoor festivals and events as well as multiple cafes. Close to the marina, very close to the Bradenton Yacht Club, Emerson Point Preserve, as well as other marinas and boating clubs. In addition, just north over the Sunshine Skyway bridge is downtown St. Pete and/or Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, hopefully soon to be World Series Champions, as well as Raymond James Stadium for the Tampa Bay Bucs football. Close to the white sands of Gulf Coast beaches on Anna Maria Island and other world-renowned beaches. Also easy access to Sarasota and Tampa International Airport and Florida's many theme parks.