7816 Rio Bella Pl, University Park, FL 34201

Classic Elegance and Location with this Beautiful single-level 2-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled in the private, gated, maintenance-free community of Riva Trace featuring only 86 homes with award-winning designs! Arriving at this home you are greeted with a beautiful custom front door with cut glass windows that opens to a stunning foyer entry, 13' ceilings and an open floor plan with views through to the spa-like retreat of the beautifully landscaped pool/lanai space . The front guest bedroom enjoys its own privacy with custom louvered window treatments, a private bath appointed with a frameless shower, large linen closet, and beautiful tiling throughout. Nearby, the office/den with double doors and engineered hardwood flooring has plenty of room for a daybed to accommodate additional guests. The large great room then blends the living room and dining area seamlessly with coffered ceiling, 2 large ceiling fans and a 12' wide pocket slider that opens up elegantly for entertaining your guests poolside. While outside on this beautifully landscaped and fully screened lanai, enjoy the peaceful ambiance with the option to curtain off the outside world for your own private retreat. Backing onto conservation land, enjoy privacy while having a leisurely swim and a soak in the heated pool and spa. The option to create your own lanai kitchen area exists with a fully plumbed setup. Back inside, enjoying the kitchen comes easy with the beautiful granite countertops, stainless appliances, a wonderful GE Cafe gas stove, a new Insignia dishwasher, lovely granite and hardwood cabinetry, barstool counter, a wine bar and wine cooler! The separate breakfast area just off the kitchen adds a quiet space to enjoy the bay window with built-in bench seating. The spacious master bedroom ensuite offers another relaxing retreat with a bay window overlooking the pool area, 2 walk-in closets, split vanities, frameless shower, and a large custom acrylic tub with 14 adjustable jets that easily accommodates two. It is easy to discern the pride of ownership with this home that also comes with upgrades galore throughout; the coffered ceilings, crown moldings, whole house Culligan water filtration system, reverse osmosis water in the kitchen, tankless water heater, a 16 SEER HVAC system, large, like new beautiful washer and dryer complete with utility room sink! With a fabulous location minutes to the UTC mall, outstanding dining, Benderson Park, Whole Foods, SRQ airport, and nearby downtown Sarasota and area beaches, this is a must-see home to be appreciated! With your yard, shrubs, trees and irrigation all taken care, you can even enjoy a paddle along the Manatee River as the Riva Trace Community has a kayak launch! Come enjoy the Florida lifestyle at its finest!