Come discover Pine Brook Ranch, located on a quiet cul-de-sac deep in the heart of Manatee County’s foremost equestrian community, Panther Ridge. Originally built in 1998 as a simple farmhouse, in 2015 the current owner took the orignal home to the studs and added another 4000+ sq ft. Now, this estate offers 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full Bathrooms, and 2 ½ Baths designed to give its owners the highest level of luxury, privacy, and space, all either added new or remodeled in 2015. An elegant gate greets visitors at the entrance and an asphalt driveway framed by oak trees leads to the home and barn. Park in the large circular driveway and take a few minutes to explore the 9.08 acres (all uplands), w/ 5 fenced paddocks and two ponds, all perfectly framed by stately pine and oak. Included in this home is a true Chef’s Kitchen featuring stainless steel Thermador appliances, 60” range w/6 burners and a 24” griddle, double convection and steam oven, 30” fridge, 30” freezer, 2 dishwashers plus a walk-in pantry. The Great Room is made for entertaining with vaulted ceilings, shiplap trim, and wood beams that perfectly set off the wood-burning fireplace. The Owner’s Suite has a true SpaRenity Bathroom complete with a walk-in-closet (16’x16’) w/washer-dryer (there are 3 laundry rooms total!) and office. Enjoy family time in the Media Room that includes a built-in entertainment area w/Bose Acoustimass Series 10 surround speaker system. The wrap-around porch features a phenomenal outdoor kitchen that lights up at night and includes Lynx- 42” pro-built-in grill w/rotisserie/sear, 60” vent hood, double-side burner, power burner, refrigerator, Hoshizaki ice maker, polymer cabinets, recycled glass Vetrazzo countertops, travertine patio pavers, custom tongue-in-groove lanai ceiling, and outdoor fire pit w/built-in seating. There is also a Guest House w/wet bar and walk-in-closet. Check out the Game Room (can be another Guest Suite) complete w/full bath, walk-in closet and amazing details such as the antique barn wood wall panels, cedar/steel ceiling, bar dcor, and multicolored DJ lights w/laser effects. Want to shampoo your pup? There is also an a/c Groom Room! Upstairs there are 2 more spacious bedrooms en-suite, a loft, as well as washer/dryer. Parking is supreme here and includes a 3-car garage w/12’ ceilings (12’ x 14’ doors) plus an a/c bay for an RV/Boat/Workshop with 18’ ceilings, 12k lb 2 post vehicle lift, and both 5 amp and 30 amp shore power. Also included: 6 AC systems, 1500 gal septic system, 1000 gal underground propane tank, 3 oversized electric water heaters, 12 camera video surveillance system w/onsite DVR, Sonos audio w/ceiling speakers throughout, Insteon home automation, stone/quartz countertops throughout, wood-look ceramic tile throughout, 2 central vac systems, 22kw generator w/auto transfer switch, plus a whole house r/o water filtration system w/500 gallon filtered water storage. Serious horse enthusiasts will love the freshly painted concrete 4 stall barn w/Preifert stalls complete w/mats, feeders, auto fly spray system, secure tack room, separate shed for hay, bonus room over the barn and round pen. The Concession Golf and Country Club, The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch as well as a new Publix/shopping center is minutes away. Panther Ridge has hiking/riding trails that cover 15 mls of land w/oak filled hammocks, rustic bridges over creeks, and wide-open spaces, yet it is close to everything!