1000 RIVERSIDE DRIVE UNIT B501

Experience FLORIDA WATERFRONT LIVING at its best in this rarely available, TWO-STORY PENTHOUSE at beautiful Regatta Point in the charming PALMETTO HISTORIC DISTRICT. IMPRESSIVE VIEWS overlooking the Marina, Manatee River and across to downtown Bradenton will delight on a daily basis those with a great appreciation of grand waterfront living! This LARGE CORNER RESIDENCE is now being made available on the market for the first time in over 37 years, and offers new owners the opportunity to transform and breathe new life into this CLASSIC, PENTHOUSE FLOOR PLAN! As you enter, you are welcomed into the home with a large 2-story foyer and LOVELY STAIRCASE to the 2nd floor. A WET BAR enclosed with mirrored folding doors, reminiscent of a style of entertaining lost to years gone by, separates the foyer from the main living room, presenting your first glimpse of one of 3 balconies and their WATERFRONT VISTAS! Circle around to the dining room featuring yet another balcony riverfront view, then into the kitchen with large pantry and hallway encompassing the very convenient laundry area. Down the hall is a large ENSUITE BEDROOM with full bath and balcony, a large DEN that may be easily converted to a 3RD BEDROOM, and a half bath to serve first floor guests. The 2ND FLOOR OWNER’S SUITE allows for over 700 square feet of private living space including the bedroom, large dual vanity area, separate shower and jacuzzi tub with its own amazing views. Also there are 2 large separate walk-in closets and a huge private storage area. The 2nd floor may be accessed via the staircase or a separate exterior 6th floor door - very exclusive! THIS MUST BE SEEN TO APPRECIATE! Recent updates include: 2nd floor A/C (2022); 2nd floor balcony flooring (2020); 2nd floor PGT impact sliding glass doors and bath window (2020); living/dining room PGT impact sliding glass doors (2023). This quaint, waterfront neighborhood offers front row access to: the Regatta Point Marina; spectacular 4th of July firework displays (in full view from the penthouse balconies); the well-renowned Bradenton Area River Regatta Power boat racing & Festival; local Sutton Park events; area shopping & dining; and easy drive times to Tampa/St. Pete or Sarasota airports and the beautiful Gulf beaches. Schedule today your private showing of this little piece of paradise and imagine the things you can do!