5510 Duval St, Bradenton, FL 34203

This stunning home in a Key West inspired resort-style gated community with mature landscaping and river-front conservation areas is a true gem. Live the real Florida lifestyle at The Harborage on Braden River, a maintenance-free boating community. You are 5 minutes from I-75, a short drive to UTC mall and 30 minutes west to the beautiful sand beaches of Anna Maria Island. As you step inside this meticulous 3-bed with den home, you’ll immediately notice the attention to detail. Easy-care flooring throughout, 12- foot ceilings in the main living area and vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and dining areas, double crown molding in the foyer and living area, elegant lighting fixtures from the foyer to the dining room and kitchen breakfast nook. This home features custom blinds throughout with tropical-style plantation shutters in the den and dining rooms. The main bedroom boasts a tray ceiling and main bathroom with dual sinks, walk-in shower and tub and walk-in closets. The two guest bedrooms are separated from the main living space and share a full bathroom. Enjoy maintenance-free living with a brand-new roof, newly painted inside and out, newer wi-fi controlled HVAC (2017), new GE Profile induction stove with convection oven and air-fryer, and updated kitchen appliances. Kitchen has all wood cabinets with crown molding, quartz countertops, and an eat-in breakfast nook. The screened-in lanai is separated from the living room by triple floor-to-ceiling collapsible sliding glass doors. This home includes a monitored front gate system, ADT monitored security system and Ring doorbell. The HVAC system is in the garage allowing for an amazingly quiet interior environment. As a bonus, the large 2-car garage has an upstairs attic storage space with pull-down ladder for holiday decorations and other items. Enjoy the old Florida lifestyle taking a walk through the conservation area between the fountained pond and Braden River on the shell walking trails and boardwalks from the clubhouse to Johns Island, a private nature conservation area with observation/fishing deck and kayak stands. Manatees swim next to the shore in the winter. Cobia, Redfish, and other sportfish await. The Association’s private boat docks (with davits) allow access to the Gulf of Mexico via the tidal Braden River. At an unbelievable price of $1,200 a year (or $600 for the season) this amenity could be yours. The Clubhouse offers a community grill next to the pool & spa, cabanas, meeting rooms, party room with bar and kitchen and an adjacent fitness room. Proximity to nearby golf courses surrounds the area and the community has an avid group of golfers you can fall in with if you wish. With tons of shopping options nearby at UTC mall, a range of dining choices including upscale restaurants, miles of soft-sand beaches nearby, and a quick hop onto I-75, your new home is sequestered in this quiet, resort-style retreat with Magnolia lined streets and lots of reasons to enjoy your home or explore the beauty and activities that the Florida lifestyle has to offer.