2.5 acres in Manatee County, FL

Beautiful Braden Oaks is the setting for this 2.5 ACRE property with a two-story 3+ bedroom 2.5 bath home with over 2500+ sf. The A-1 (suburban agriculture) zoning allows for horses and other farm animals. Braden Oaks is noted for having large estate lots, NO DEED RESTRICTIONS, NO HOA FEES, NO CDD FEES and ample space for agricultural, animal and recreational uses. Neighboring homes have ADUs as well as barns. As you pull into the front gate of this property, you ll be awestruck by this beautiful home nestled in among the old oak trees and tropical landscaping. Step in through the front doorway and experience the openness of the living room and dining room with soaring vaulted ceilings and hickory wood flooring. The kitchen has been updated in warm wood tones with modern, shaker-style cabinetry and rich granite countertops and is equipped with a JennAir indoor grill/stove with a downdraft vent. The large family room with vaulted ceilings has pocketing sliding glass doors that lead out to your expansive, covered and screened-in outdoor living room complete with an 8 x 12' chlorine-free, mineral pool/spa and mesmerizing views of the lush green backyard. Outdoors you ll find multiple decks and patios to enjoy the exotic tropical landscaping, flowering trees and organic raised vegetable gardens. The first floor includes an inside laundry room with a laundry chute from the 2nd floor, a half-bath and three bonus rooms. Part of the garage has been converted into three bonus rooms sellers are currently using as an art studio, office and air-conditioned storage. These bonus rooms have future potential for a downstairs primary bedroom or perhaps an in-law suite. Take the spiral staircase to the 2nd level where you ll find the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms, guest bathroom and primary suite. The 3rd bedroom has a loft area with French doors that open to a private deck with stairs to the backyard. This room also overlooks the living room. Onto the primary bedroom with spacious walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom complete with double sinks, a skylight and plumbed for a steam-shower. Centrally located and west of I75, you ll enjoy country living with the convenience of being just minutes away from everything you desire including dining, shopping, Lakewood Ranch Hospital, UTC Mall, Benderson Park, Costco, Whole Foods, the new Detwiler s, Jigg s Landing, Gulf beaches, boating, golfing & more. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own 2.5 acres west of I75! Schedule your showing today!