Bella Sole is a charming canal-front neighborhood located in the master-planned development of The Inlets at Riverdale in Bradenton. A gated community, Bella Sole is  on a tiny peninsula traversed by the cul-de-sac of 5th Avenue NE. Only the peninsular Hawk Island neighborhood separates Bella Sole from the southern banks of the Manatee River which holds plenty of prime waterfront Bradenton homes for sale.Bella Sole provides a high sense of identity in its impressive Tuscan-inspired gatehouse bordered by water. This remarkable first impression is complemented by the lush tropical landscaping of this waterfront enclave.Each home in Bella Sole features a boat dock on the neighborhood's saltwater canal that has quick access to the Manatee River. Onwards west of the river, boating Bella Sole residents can enjoy not only the world-class boating and fishing in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, just some 6 miles and 12 miles away, respectively. In-between these destinations are various full-service marinas, waterfront restaurants, nature parks, and area beaches, such as those on Anna Maria Island.Bella Sole is a logical choice for home buyers who favor a care-free, water-based lifestyle, as it is a maintenance-included community. Well-secured, Bella Sole has no CDD fees and the HOA dues homeowners pay are relatively low for a gated and maintenance-free neighborhood.Besides easy access to water-based lifestyle activities, residents of Bella Sole likewise enjoy proximity to the superb life and leisure offerings of historic downtown Bradenton. Just a short distance west of this neighborhood, for instance, is the park Riverwalk which features not only recreational facilities, but also regularly hosts special events.