SHORT DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN BRADENTON. This updated open floor plan home is located in the Historic River District and close to all conveniences. There are two structures on this property. The main house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining room, bonus room, and kitchen that overlooks a cozy family room displaying a wood burning fireplace, which was redone in 2010. The family room is pre-wired for surround sound. This cozy home has been remodeled to maximize living space and storage areas.  There are custom built-in shelving and storage in the family room and bedrooms. Adding to the charm is crown molding, wood trim through out, and 5 1/4" baseboards. The kitchen in the main house has granite countertops,  stainless steel appliances, and hanging pendant lighting over the bar. There are ceiling fans throughout. Attached to the main home is an oversized wooded deck spanning the width of the home. Surrounding the back and side yard is a privacy 6' fence. There are mature palms and bamboo trees, native Florida low maintenance landscaping along with a key lime fruit tree. The second dwelling is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom mother-in-law cottage with a full kitchen and has a double French door entry. Perfect for a studio or office. The sprinkler system has rain sensor and was installed in 2020. There is also a storage shed in the back yard. For the main house, the new HVAC was installed in 2016 with a fully programmable thermostat, re-roofed in 2005, and the hot water heater as well as the refrigerator were installed 2020. For the Mother-in- Law cottage, air conditioner and new stove installed were both installed in 2020. This highly sought after located is a short walk to Lewis Park, the Manatee River and a short bike ride to the Village of the Arts as well as downtown Bradenton with lots of shops and restaurants. In additional, some of the beach beaches in the world are a short drive away.