This $2.2M Waterfront Bradenton Home Exudes Southern Charm

BRADENTON, FL — Southern charm at its best! This adorable waterfront property located in the River District on McLewis Bayou offers plenty of space — five bedrooms and five bathrooms. In addition to the four-bed, four-bath main home, there a one-bedroom cottage on the property, according to Realtor.com.

• Address: 123 40th Street Ct NW, Bradenton, Florida
• Price: $2,195,000
• Square Feet: 3,694
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Baths
• Built: 2009
• Features: As you walk up to the front of the home, you're greeted by a sprawling brick paver drive, classic front porch and southern gardens that even include a fountain.
• The formal entrance leads you to the main living area of the home. The open concept kitchen and family room give the perfect setting for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen offers quartz countertops, beautiful cabinetry, upscale appliances and an island with seating for four.
• Just off the kitchen is a dining room alcove that provides the perfect spot for spending time with family and friends. If you love entertaining there's a butlers' pantry that includes a copper sink, an under-counter drawer refrigerator, tons of additional cabinetry and even an oversized built-in desk.
• There's also a lower-level utility room and mud room that is conveniently located as you enter the home from the three-car garage and covered breezeway.
• On the main level, you have the master bedroom suite as well as a second bedroom and bath near the front of the home.
• The second-living level offers an open loft/den with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy their own space, two additional bedrooms and baths, plus there are pulldown stairs that lead to a hideaway third-floor play area.
• The back porch has plenty of room for relaxing while preparing dinner on the built-in gas grill or simply sitting back and enjoying the garden. The brick paver paths lead to the outdoor entertaining area with pool, spa and fire pit or continue on to the dock and saltwater canal.
• There's a 100-foot-long seawall and two boat lifts that are on protected bayou water that leads to the Manatee River.
• The guest cottage has vaulted ceilings, kitchenette and a full bath.
• Seller is offering a $10,000 per month lease back for one year.

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