8905 Heritage Sound DriveBradenton, FL 34212Sale Price: $495,000

Live the Florida dream in this like-new 3 bedroom home in a gated, golf course, community with resort style amenities. This stunning, maintenance free property features wide hickory plank hardwood flooring, upgraded tiling with designer insets, crown molding, a spacious open great room plan and unmatched views of water and preserve from the private, screened lanai. The open kitchen has wood cabinets with crown molding, a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The floor plan offers formal and informal dining areas, a large master suite with dual sinks, an oversized garden tub and separate shower and an indoor laundry room. The walk-in closets have been fitted with closet systems featuring components such as multiple hanging areas, adjustable shelving and more. The garage also features a shelving and storage system. The River Strand Golf and Country Club completes the dream with a 27-hole Arthur Hills designed golf course, 8 Har-Tru lighted tennis courts, a 39,000 sq.ft. Tuscan-inspired clubhouse, resort-style and resistance exercise pools, fine dining, billiards and card rooms and a 70 acre lake with a fishing pier. Top rated schools are nearby. There is a a one-time capital contribution of $3500 paid by buyer at closing. HOA fees are $1072 paid quarterly, a $500 annual minimum for food and beverage per year to Clubhouse. HOA Fees cover lawn care, basic cable, security, golf and clubhouse membership and use of fitness and all recreation facilities.