20207 71st Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34211

Welcome home to this elegantly REMODELED custom estate set on 5 private acres in the highly desired, equestrian-friendly community of The Forest at Panther Ridge! The Forest is 1 of 9 sections within Panther Ridge encompassing approximately 4,500 acres & 15 miles of scenic trails perfect for hiking or horseback riding. This stunning estate sits on 5 fenced acres consisting of towering pines, oak trees and two ponds on a private, dead-end street. This 3,890 square foot luxuriously REMODELED home has exceptional custom details throughout PLUS a 7 CAR GARAGE (4 car attached to main home & a 3 car detached garage)! The 3 car detached garage has a finished interior complete with spray foam insulation, drywall and paint. UPSTAIRS is a bonus/theatre room providing an EXTRA 595 sq ft., of living space. Dual-Head Mini Split AC system services both the garage area & upstairs bonus room. ALL GARAGE DOORS are MyQ enabled & can be opened & closed with the APP from anywhere! THIS gorgeous home includes 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, two of the guest bedrooms are ensuites, a large covered lanai area with a HUGE pool & spa perfect for entertaining & a newer paver walkway leading you to the firepit area & detached garage space. Upon entering the grand foyer you are taken back by the custom details with 14 foot ceilings in the entry and primary bedroom and 12 foot ceilings throughout the rest of the home, elegant columns, tray ceilings and a direct view of the pool area through the 4 large, pocketing sliders. The stunning AND extensive high-end kitchen remodel done in 2021 will take your breath away with no expense spared! Gorgeous 42" white, dove-tailed, soft-close cabinets, GORGEOUS MARBLE TOPS, two islands one being a HUGE family-style island with seating, custom-carved decorative legs & tons of under-counter storage all push to open/close. Franke faucet and Franke fragranite sink which is an exceptionally tough material highly resistant to burns, dents, chips & stains. GE luxury-line Cafe Series appliances including two wall ovens with multi-level convection & one with French door. ALL Cafe Appliances are App enabled & can set custom routines, such as having range hood turn on & off with cooktop. Cooktop is Bluetooth enabled allowing communication with Heat Cue Smart Cookware on the App. You will appreciate the LARGE, DESIGNER lights over the island bringing warmth and elegance to this space. OTHER UPDATES & FEATURES: Tray ceilings, crown molding. 2021: NEW high-end Mannington luxury-vinyl flooring & NEW designer lighting throughout. Guest bath renovations: NEW vanities, tops, faucets, & lighting. NEW fire pit & paver path, NEW Westinghouse/HTP Lifetime stainless steel water heater. 2025: NEW AC Unit, NEW front porch anti-slip tile & NEW painted lanai. NEW pool salt cell & wireless Pentair pool controller. 2023: New pool pump. 2022: NEWLY painted house & detached garage exterior, NEW well pressure switch. 2020: NEW 2.5 ton A/C main house, NEW window balances & locks, wireless irrigation system. 2019: NEW house garage door openers. THIS PEACEFUL & PRIVATE COUNTRY LOCATION is ONLY minutes to Lakewood Ranch, shopping, dining, LWR Hospital, UTC Mall, Waterside & A-Rated Lakewood Ranch schools! A short drive to our area's beautiful beaches & airports! This elegantly remodeled country estate perfectly combines exceptional custom features with a PRIME LOCATION! Come fall in love with this beautiful estate in the highly-desirable Panther Ridge community!