Spectacular riverfront estate with panoramic sunset views of the Manatee River. This residence is situated on a private street behind a staffed guard gate and backs up to wide open views and boating access. Highlighting the incredibly functional layout, the great room will greet everyone as the focal point of the first floor, featuring 25-foot vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, and large glass sliding doors boasting dramatic pool and water views. The well-appointed chef's kitchen features a center island with a secondary prep sink, a wraparound bar with plenty of room for seating, a built-in hidden fridge, a 5-burner gas cooktop with luxuriously custom diamond-shaped tile backsplash, a multitiered dishwasher, countertop glass cube windows, soft-close drawers and solid wood cabinets with accent lighting. The expansive owner's retreat features access to the Florida room, along with a large bay window with views of the water, dual walk-in closets, and a large bath boasting split vanities with vessel sinks, a makeup counter, a built-in deep soaking bathtub, separate water closet and glass walk-in shower with custom stone tile flooring. The second level of the home can be accessed through the stylish wood spiral staircase featuring tile accents, custom lighting, pocket windows and an iron banister, or through the home's personal elevator with glass doors. The first-floor features 12-foot ceilings, 18-inch ceramic tile flooring, a designated office and a gorgeous guest suite with sliding glass door access to the pool lanai. The second level showcases a second oversized bedroom with dramatic water views and access to the Florida room, as well as an additional bedroom designed as a lounge area containing a wet bar and wine rack. Other features of this home include large crown molding throughout, tray ceilings, architectural accents throughout, solar panels providing power for the home, an inviting brick paver courtyard at the main entrance, split garages, attached shed for lawn and pool equipment, and all the windows and sliding glass doors in the home replaced in 2014 and feature hurricane-resistant glass. Outdoor water amenities abound, leading off with the screened-in pool and lanai. The pool contains both a fountain and waterfall, and is surrounded by a large, travertine lanai featuring ample covered or open seating area options. The property also benefits from a long fishing dock behind the home extending out into the open water, as well as a small beach for a direct kayak or paddleboard launch into the river, and an additional boat dock on an inlet across the private road from the home. Located conveniently in Bradenton, this property benefits from being located near multiple golf courses such as River Isles, River Run, River Strand, and Heritage Harbour, as well as Tom Bennett Park and the Ellenton Premium Outlets. All of this, just a short drive to downtown Bradenton, Manatee Memorial Hospital, convenient interstate access, and a straight shot down SR-64 to Anna Maria Island and the local Gulf beaches.