5540 SIMONTON ST Bradenton, FL 34203

Welcome home to the gated community of Harborage on Braden River, a nature lover's and boater's paradise! It features walking trails, resort-style amenities, marina & boat slips with access to the river and Gulf of Mexico. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the largest models built in the community, situated on a beautifully treed & landscaped private lot. Upgraded and updated, this exceptional home has an open floor plan with 11-14 ft ceilings, 8 ft tall doors, double pane large windows for lots of natural light, 3 bedrooms plus a den/office, 2 baths, a spacious eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, great room, laundry room with cabinets & sink and 2-car garage with additional 6x8 area for extra storage. The large screened lanai provides a private sanctuary for relaxing, entertaining and wonderful outdoor Florida living. The kitchen has high quality 42" maple cabinets with coffee glaze and quartz counter tops. This well-appointed home underwent a gorgeous remodel (approx. $50K) with wood plank tile flooring, real stone wall, high end Samsung stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting, crown moulding, custom made window treatments, custom built-in shelving in both master bedroom closets. Rain gutters and new washer & dryer were also installed within the last 2 years. Harborage on Braden River is an impeccably maintained Key West inspired community on the Braden River. HOA fees even include landscape maintenance! This active-lifestyle community offers secure access to heated community pool & spa and fitness center. The community clubhouse is available to owners for private events and hosts socials as well. The marina, with gazebo and fishing pier, also has boat slips with lifts (annual lease), unmetered power, fresh water, and dockside storage. It even offers private kayak/canoe storage with a kayak launch that is 100 ft from the freshwater Ward Lake. Harborage is one of Bradenton's best kept secrets and is located west of I-75, convenient to UTC shopping, restaurants and world famous beaches.