Live in beautiful surroundings with this magnificent Colonial style 5-bedroom, 4/1 bath home.  Located in one of Manatee County's most highly regarded neighborhoods, the River district on Riverview Blvd, this home has it all.  This home has been lovingly maintained and updated throughout the years.  Upon entering this exquisite home, you are welcomed by an elegant foyer with a curving wood staircase, a beautifully decorated formal dining room, a formal living room, featuring updated engineered hardwood floors, crown moldings, and plantation shutters.  Follow around to the spacious family room with built in cabinetry, a wood burning fireplace, and a full wall of sliding glass doors that can be opened to the pool and lanai.  Excellent for large gatherings and parties!   The updated kitchen is a chef's dream with large center island, beautiful 42" wood cabinetry, granite countertops, dual ovens, stainless steel appliances, and built-in wine cooler.  Upstairs the master bedroom suite is exquisite and a relaxing retreat with partial views of the Manatee River.  Special features include crown molding, his & her walk-in closets, and an elegant master bathroom with dual sinks, granite countertops, tub, and separate walk-in shower.  Additionally, there is a large den located off the Master Suite for a great work or home office.  Upstairs there are an additional four bedrooms & a large bonus room perfect for family gatherings.  There is also an elevator & a second laundry room.  If you love the outdoors, you will really enjoy the expansive screened lanai with resurfaced pool and separate hot tub/spa.  All this overlooking a very large & private tropically landscaped backyard.  Beautiful landscape lighting enhances the natural beauty, along with a well & sprinkler system.  The 2-car garage is rear facing with plenty of driveway space.  Another special feature is a generator hookup already in place & a full house surge protector installed in the electrical box. This amazing home is very conveniently located to Downtown Bradenton, the Bradenton Riverwalk, Sarasota/Bradenton airport, IMG, Robinson Preserve, DeSoto National Park, and the beautiful Gulf Beaches.