Under Contract

$1,800,000

8221 Desoto Memorial HwyBradenton, FL 34209

  • 5 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 5,743 sqft
  • 3.41 acres
  • 295 days on market

About this home

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Back on Market with Price Reduction! Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Set on nearly 3.5 park-like acres beneath majestic oak, pine, and palm trees, this exceptional property offers endless possibilities—from a private family compound to a luxury estate renovation or future development opportunity. Bring your imagination and create something truly special.

At the heart of the property sits a stately Colonial Revival/Southern Brick Estate offering 5,745 square feet under roof, thoughtfully built in the 1970s with remarkable craftsmanship and timeless architectural details. Two welcoming front porches with custom wrought iron accents set the tone for this distinctive home.

Inside, you’ll find grand entertaining spaces with oversized rooms throughout, including a formal living room, a formal dining room that comfortably seats 12 or more guests, and an expansive family room with a wood-burning fireplace and ample space for a pool table. Rich details such as crown molding, wainscoting, tray ceilings, imported English brass hardware, imported brass lighting fixtures, decorative niches, and imported marble flooring in the foyer showcase the home’s quality construction.

The first floor also features a private office that could easily serve as a sixth bedroom, a spacious owner’s suite with walk-in closets and a marble-appointed ensuite bath, a generous laundry/craft room, and a kitchen overlooking the pool and patio, complete with a walk-in pantry and butler’s pantry designed for effortless entertaining.

Upstairs are four additional bedrooms, two full baths, abundant walk-in storage, and multiple balconies overlooking the magnificent grounds and pool. A dramatic wrought-iron spiral staircase connects the upper balcony to the pool area below.

Outdoor living is equally impressive with a 40’ x 20’ swimming pool, a recently replaced two-story screened pool enclosure, expansive patios, and endless green space rarely found this close to the Gulf beaches.
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Facts

Property type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1971
Stories
2
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
3.41 acres
Pool
Yes
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
PALMA SOLA HEIGHTS
Community
Palma Sola Heights
County
Manatee
CDD
0
Annual taxes
$22,426 (2024)
Flood zone
X
Pets
Yes
New construction
No
MLS #
A4678707

Features

Interior
Central Vaccum, Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Brick, Carpet, Vinyl
Heating
Central, Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior
Balcony
Patio & porch
Covered, Enclosed, Rear Porch
Pool features
Deck, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Parking
Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Construction
Brick
Roof
Shingle
Lot
Corner Lot, In County, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Unpaved
View
Pool, Trees/Woods
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Location

Stellar MLS Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY. MLS # A4678707.

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