ATTENTION BOATERS: Live on the Manatee River in this magnificent 7190 total sq ft waterfront residence located on a 24/7 guarded private island in the Homes of Riviera Dunes community. This 4-bedroom 4.5 custom home is not only a boater’s dream with a deeded boat slip with a 16,000-pound lift, but a luxurious home for anyone. Walk into soaring 2 story high ceilings with impact hurricane force windows that look out at 75 feet of the Manatee River. The Italian marble flooring throughout the home blends perfectly with the elegant finishes. The grand foyer leads to the formal dining room and then to an elegant kitchen with high end appliances, serious cabinetry, granite and marble. A chef’s kitchen featuring a 5-burner gas stove, built-in oven, metal tolerant microwave, new refrigerator, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, 2 disposals and so much more. Entertaining is a breeze while family and friends gather around the kitchen and living area with ample seating and enjoy the see-through fireplaces. Besides the dining room, kitchen and living room, on this first level is a den/family, media room or 4th bedroom. Outdoor living includes a summer kitchen, covered porch, screened lanai and a 37-foot heated lap pool with water message spigots. The pool is a Pebble Tec with an attached heated spa with a saltwater system. Around the pool deck is Travertine tile. A full bath is located by the pool entry. There is a dock area for a kayak. An elevator or a classic marble staircase takes you to the second level. Three bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 offices and loft are located on the 2nd level. The master retreat has a gas fireplace and 2 walk in closets. An etched glass door in the master opens to one of the two balconies that overlook the living areas below. Hurricane glass doors open onto a catwalk and the river where the view will captivate, sunsets tranquilize and the evening lights from the City of Bradenton will enchant you. The 2nd bedroom has its own ensuite bath with a unique double shower, double sinks and soaking tub. Two offices are located on the 2nd level for those who work from home. A wet bar is located by the office area. The home is cooled by two Air Conditioners in a split system. There is an abundance of walk-in closets and storage. The 3-car garage houses the vehicles. Riviera Dunes Marina is one of Florida’s premier boating communities. The amenities include a clubhouse with heated pool, exercise room and tennis courts. The 18’ deep harbor is one of the largest “hurricane protected” harbors in the State of Florida. The river offers quick and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay and the intracoastal. The marina offers a tantalizing restaurant right on the water. This extraordinary home with private boat slip can truly change your life or enhance it. This is Florida living at its best. Call for a private showing.