STUNNING MANATEE RIVER ESTATE ON 2.63 ACRES!!! Amazing opportunity to purchase this home combining European elegance with an extraordinary private setting. One of the most distinguishing characteristics of this Arthur Rutenburg home is the consistency of quality resources utilized both in the construction and in landscaping of the lush green grounds. You will absolutely be impressed as soon as you walk in the front door with the soaring ceilings, exposed beams, custom crafted upper and lower crown moldings, Saltillo tile and wood flooring. This well thought out floor plan offers a chef inspired kitchen, sprawling great room, formal dining room, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, executive office and home theater/billiard room. The private office offers striking features and plenty of built ins for everything you need. Home is perfect for entertaining with the kitchen integrated with the living space. It’s the details that sets this kitchen apart. Stainless appliances are top of the line and the finest stone has been selected for the counters and backsplash. Professional gas range is tucked within a beautifully tiled alcove flanked by diagonally installed tile and a custom fit range hood. The primary suite and master bath radiates with luxury. An extension to the bedroom is the master closet/dressing room which offers drawers, shelving and hanging spaces. Master bath re-creates the opulence of a 5 star hotel with a spa like bath and earth tone tile with dark rich wooden cabinetry. A drop in tub, glass shower and vessel sinks add the finishing touches. The upstairs of this home features an amazing bonus/media room that you and your friends are sure to enjoy with enough space for a pool table as well! Off the bonus room is an added bedroom and full bathroom. The large second story balcony overlooks the pool and features gorgeous views of the river and preserve areas. Experience the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living with a corner glass wall system off the great room that opens up to the secluded pool area. Entertaining can easily go beyond the interior walls to a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, conversation area and lavish pool and spa that is framed with privacy hedges. The spa features a rock waterfall cascading into the pool. If you play tennis you’ll love having your own private court! Also a terrific spot for the basketball hoop or to enjoy pickleball. Meander down the stone walkway from the pool and spend an evening around the brick firepit or set sail for a sunset cruise with ease from your private boat dock and lift. Stop looking and come live the Florida lifestyle you have been dreaming of!!! Nothing to do but move right in and enjoy this unbelievable home. Keep the entire 2.63 acres or split in half and sell off the additional lot for added income!!! Tons of value in this property.