WELCOME HOME! Don't miss this opportunity to own your own slice of paradise on the Northwest side of Bradenton, FL in the highly sought after subdivision of Azalea Park. This stunning home is just a short drive to the Gulf of Mexico and Anna Maria Island. With the walking and biking trails of both Desoto National Park and Robinson's Preserve just under 2 miles away, you'll capture Florida living at it's finest. This custom-built Arthur Rutenberg POOL home has been well-maintained by the original owners and recently updated. Boasting 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms PLUS a study/den. With over 4,900sqft, a 3 car garage, and lush tropical landscaping, this home has everything you need! As you enter the large foyer, your eyes will immediately be drawn to the wall of stackable glass sliders leading you out to your very own private pool and spa along with unparalleled water views and outdoor kitchen. The large, eat-in kitchen has an abundance of counter space, built-ins, stainless steel energy saving KitchenAid appliances, and a large walk-in pantry with bonus under-stair storage. The kitchen flows right to the expansive family room that comes complete with 22ft Cathedral ceilings, a fully-loaded wet bar, gas fireplace, and picturesque bay windows, making this the ultimate open-concept space. The large owner’s suite bedroom and en suite is the epitome of privacy and serenity as it is located on the main floor and adorned with a tray ceiling and bay windows that overlook the sparkling pool. Venture up the spindled staircase to the 5 additional bedrooms, 3 of which are accompanied by their very own en suite and all with custom-built walk-in closets. In the evenings, enjoy watching the vibrant colors of the sunset mirror off the serene water view on your two level deck while taking in the sounds of Florida’s wildlife. The upgrades in this home include: a dual covering roof that was installed in 2012, steel beam reinforced exterior walls (2), Simply Safe alarm system, crown molding throughout, both A/C units replaced 10/13 with a 10 year parts and labor warranty, Pentair Clean and Clear pool pump and filtration system installed in 2018, hot water heater replaced in 2021, exterior freshly painted with Sherwin Williams Resilience Exterior Acrylic Latex paint in 10/2020, and a 120 gallon propane tank located in the front yard which was serviced in 2019 by AmeriGas.