Stunning Country French Custom home nestled along Williams Creek in River Forest where Florida's natural beauty meets in town convenience. Exquisite craftsmanship, detailed crown molding and wood trim, leaded glass door and panels, reclaimed wood, engineered wood and decorative tile floors and new welcoming foyer. Expansive living room opens to light, bright sitting room with clerestory windows and raised hearth fireplace, and a separate study with built-ins where you can renew and unwind. You will love the chef style kitchen with custom wood cabinets, center island, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, reverse osmosis drinking system and large dining room adjacent to a charming screened porch. First floor owners suite features window seat, dual built-in closets, linen closets, and luxurious owners bath with dual vanities, soaking tub and walk-in shower with built-in seat and private water closet. The ensuite 1st floor bedroom and bath with shower is ideal for guests. French doors lead to your gorgeous outdoor living area with covered lanai, 14' x 28' heated self-cleaning saltwater pool with pebble tec finish, sun shelf, overflow spa and delightful aquatic water fountain overlooking patio and lush private gardens designed to enhance the existing natural environment with a magnificent oak canopy. The perfect place for entertaining or simply relaxing. Covered breezeway leads you to spacious game room which offers versatile space to use for your hobbies or a workshop, and features new water proof flooring. Plus there's a fenced yard ideal for pets or little ones. Upstairs you'll find a cozy loft, built-in cabinets, delightful French blue accented guest bath and 2 spacious bedrooms currently used as a music room and a TV/fitness room. This wonderful home on .63 acres includes interior laundry room with cabinets and drop in sink, central vacuum, Culligan water softner, outdoor lighting, double pane windows, 3 zone HVAC, foam attic insulation, oversize garage with convenient ceiling storage racks and freshly painted interior. Unique enclave of 20 custom homes situated in a natural Florida setting features new community dock and fishing pier where you can spend lazy days, relax at sunset or kayak along the Braden River. Nearby is Jiggs Landing for boating, birding, fishing and live music, and John Marble Park under renovation to include pool, splash pad, fitness and picnic pavilion. Ideally located, you are close to dining, UTC Shopping Mall, Benderson Rowing Park, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota downtown venues, beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches and I-75 to travel north and south.
Sold
$1,225,000
5903 River Forest Cir, Bradenton, FL 34203
4beds
3,492sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.63 Acres lot
$1,204,200 Zestimate®
$351/sqft
$92/mo HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 26, 2024 at 08:23pm
Listing Provided by:
Dennis Kotaska, LLC 941-815-6772,
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP 941-954-5454,
Theresa Kotaska 941-907-8207,
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
Bought with:
Gail Stephens, PA, 3557786
PREMIER PROPERTIES OF SRQ LLC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4575136
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee


Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-In Shower Bench, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Garden Bath, Split Vanities, Stone Counters, Tub with Separate Shower Stall, Water Closet/Priv Toilet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Shower No Tub, Stone Counters, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10x15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features, Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12x20
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8x16
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x16
Bonus room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x13
Den
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x16
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x15
Foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5x12
Game room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x22
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x16
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 6x8
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19x21
Loft
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11x11
Heating
- Central, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Thermal Windows, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Masonry, Other Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,504
- Total interior livable area: 3,492 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Off Street, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 23x25
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Pool Alarm, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Self Cleaning
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced,Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pool, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Creek, Creek Access, Fishing Pier
- Body of water: WILLIAMS CREEK
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1729102019
- Zoning: PDR,PD/PDR
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, HardiPlank Type, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab, Stem Wall
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Dock, Fishing, Water Access, Deed Restrictions
Location
- Region: Bradenton
- Subdivision: RIVER FOREST
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $92 monthly
- Services included: Reserve Fund, Private Road
- Association name: RIVER FOREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.
- Association phone: 941-720-4226
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
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Estimated market value
$1,204,200