1814 97th Street NWBradenton, FL 34209Price: $1,350,000

Tucked behind the gates of The Loop-one of the area's most coveted communities, home to just 50 luxury residences-this beautifully updated Todd Johnston-designed pool home sits on a private, park-like ¾-acre lot where timeless architecture meets modern luxury. The kitchen is the heart of the home: fully remodeled and opened to the living space, with all-new appliances, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and an extended island with double-sided cabinets for extra storage. New tile flows across the main level, while upstairs has been refreshed with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. This is a home where the major upgrades are already done: brand-new impact windows at the slider and aquarium window, a new lanai screen cage, a new flat roof over the covered patio, two new AC units and handlers (2020), and updated plumbing and electrical. Even the pool has been resurfaced with a new filter and heater-move-in ready for years of relaxation. The layout works as hard as the finishes: a first-floor primary suite, a second bedroom, and an office/den downstairs, plus two more bedrooms upstairs alongside a bonus/family room with sliders opening to a private deck overlooking a tranquil pond. Throughout, you'll find 10' ceilings, crown molding, double-paned windows, and an instant hot water heater-light-filled and thoughtfully finished from top to bottom. Outside, a 3-car garage with attic storage and a circular driveway round out the package, while a well water sprinkler system keeps the lushly landscaped grounds green without the utility bill. And the location speaks for itself: walking distance to Robinson Preserve's 480 acres of trails and kayaking and to Palma Sola Botanical Park, under 10 minutes to the beaches of Anna Maria Island, and just minutes from De Soto National Memorial Park. Your next chapter starts here.