RARE! SPECIAL! ONE OF A KIND! Welcome home to nearly 5000 sf of " HEAVEN" located in historic West Palmetto.  Built on an oversized flag lot in 1953, this home - quite literally - has it all! Upon entering the main house, the spacious layout includes an expansive foyer leading to a living room with brick fireplace and bamboo flooring, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (all bedrooms are en suites), office with original built-ins (which could easily be converted into a 4th bedroom), and a fully renovated kitchen (2015).  The heart of this beautiful home – the kitchen itself is a Chef's dream, complete with custom cabinetry, butcher block counters, pot filler at stove, matching Kitchen Aid appliances, custom pot racks, and an exotic marble island with sit in breakfast bar and a separate dining space.  At the rear of the kitchen, there is an enclosed breezeway with an exterior exit that leads to a circular driveway with extra parking, a spacious courtyard and private entrance to the upstairs guest quarters. Past that, there is a large bonus room (current owners are using this area as a game room with pool table), which houses an entertainment area with a half bath that opens directly to an enormous 1700 sf completely private pool "courtyard" which is fully screened in, has multiple seating areas - both covered and uncovered with tv area, has room for hot tub and outdoor dining/cooking area. 2 of the 3 bedrooms have private entrances to this amazing pool "oasis".  Beyond the game room, there is an oversized 2 car garage with a massive storage room and an attached laundry/mud room with additional indoor storage that also opens to the pool (for easy towel laundering). Outside the attached garage, there is an additional paved driveway for extra parking needs.  Over the garage, there is a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom mother-in-law suite with nearly 400 SF of outdoor terrace area.  The terrace (located over a separate detached 1 car garage/workshop) overlooks the pool "oasis" on one side and the backyard and street on the other.  There is both a stairway and elevator to get to the second floor.  This apartment can be completely closed off from the main house for rental income OR it could remain connected and be used to house extended family or as a guest house, etc.  Finally, there is also a sizeable, fenced back yard, with room for trailers and toys. This house home is not in an HOA and has no deed restrictions - so bring on the STUFF. If parking isn't a necessity for a potential Buyer, it may be possible to subdivide a vacant portion of the of the parcel into a separate buildable lot (Buyer or Buyer's Agent should verify this with Manatee County). Other notable features include an outdoor shed behind fence, electric gate to access yard from driveway to street, water softener and reverse osmosis system, custom built-ins in almost every room, ample storage space and tons of natural light. Seller does not pay for flood insurance - house in flood zone X. Roof was previously done in 2000, so seller will offer a 30k credit back to buyer for full roof replacement. This house is a " CAN'T MISS" - SEEING IS BELIEVING! AVAILABLE NOW for a new owner to love! Plan your private showing today! Motivated Seller! Bring all offers!