1814 97th Street NWBradenton, FL 34209Price: $1,275,000

Behind the gates of The Loop, one of Northwest Bradenton's most private enclaves, this Todd Johnston-designed pool home rests on a park-like three-quarter-acre cul-de-sac homesite overlooking a tranquil pond. Ten-foot ceilings, crown molding, and fresh tile set an elegant tone across the main level, where formal living and dining rooms flow into a great room made for gathering. The fully remodeled kitchen is the heart of it all, with custom cabinetry, granite counters, all-new appliances, and an extended island with storage on both sides. The first-floor primary suite is a true retreat with a spacious walk-in closet and en-suite bath, joined downstairs by a second bedroom and a private study. Upstairs, two more bedrooms and a 35x22 bonus room open through sliders to a deck with pond views. Outside, the screened lanai frames a resurfaced heated saltwater pool and spa beneath a new screen cage. The meaningful upgrades are done: two new AC systems (2020), updated plumbing and electrical, new impact glass at the slider and aquarium window, a new flat roof over the covered patio, a new pool heater and filter, and an instant hot water heater. A circular drive, oversized three-car garage with attic storage, and a well-water sprinkler system complete the picture. Walk to the trails and kayaking of Robinson Preserve, and reach the beaches of Anna Maria Island in under 10 minutes. Private, polished, and ready to welcome you home.