BRADENTON, FL 34209 7816 17th AVENUE NW

SHAWS POINT STUNNER! This lovely home has been remodeled from stem to stern with great care and passion to do things right. From the front patio with two Cracker Barrel rockers to the gorgeous back yard you will feel the love and warmth that makes this house a home! Step inside to the colors of our local waters and driftwood hued tile floors and you will find subtle but intriguing nautical touches throughout the home as a kiss to this areas historic legacy with our bays, rivers and the Gulf of Mexico. Note the sailboat keel and dock pilings that border the garden as you walk to the front door. The front of the home is shaded by a Live Oak and Royal Poinciana that will bloom with rich orange blossoms every May. The Kitchen is adorned with beautiful butcher block counter tops that have been well oiled and kept in pristine condition. The stainless appliances are from 2020 and a combination of Bosch and Whirlpool makes. There is wonderful lighting including in the tray ceiling with up lights that focus on a hand painted ships wheel compass, with a bit of Octopus thrown in. The Pantry doors on the barn door glide (just outside the kitchen) are custom made from salvaged doors from the 1950's. Leading into the Main bedroom you will go through a "replica" of a ships door, also on a barn door glide. The porthole and handrail are authentic ship salvage pieces as is the top driftwood above the door. This piece is believed to be a part of an old bulkhead. These pieces truly are part of the heritage of the area being found in Cortez at the FISH Preserve during a coastal clean up. The main bedroom is spacious and has a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with step in shower designed with tile, river rock and a rain spray shower head and wand. The two other bedrooms are equally spacious and have large built-in closets, ceiling fans and are freshly painted including the closets. They are separated by a light and bright bathroom with shower and tub. The Family room, in this case used as a dining room, is spacious and bright with a lovely wood plank ceiling that coordinates with the butcher block bar that extends from the kitchen. This room will lead you to your back yard oasis through the double French doors. Did I say BACK YARD OASIS? Why, yes! Yes, I did! And I mean that in a BIG way! You will be the envy of all who visit you. This wonderful back yard with it's lush green lawn has a beautiful and welcoming, uncaged swimming pool, Tiki Bar, Fire Pit and Open air patio. There are outdoor fans and string lights to help your outdoor living stretch past the sunset and beyond. There is also the "Ice House" (shed) that you will be able to store all your pool and lawn equipment in and keep it out of your garage. In addition, there is room for a boat or RV parking. The two car garage is as pristine and clean as the home is. It has washer and dryer hook-ups with a sweet laundry station and window air conditioner. Not only do you have this two car garage but you also have ample space for additional parking outside in the driveway. Improvements ~ Kitchen and bathroom remodel 2020, Roof 2024, Pool 2020, A/C 2019, Plumbing 2019, Windows 2010 DeSoto Memorial Park, Robinsons Preserve, Palma Sola Botanical Gardens, Schools, Shopping and Beaches are just minutes away. It is also important to note there is no HOA! Come see this beautiful home where old was made new and much better than its former self! You will want to make it your home, too!