Land with Home for Sale in Bradenton, Florida

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome home to this elegant and exquisite estate built by luxury, custom home builder, Arthur Rutenberg Homes located in the highly desired, equestrian-friendly community of The Forest at Panther Ridge. The Forest is 1 of 9 sections within Panther Ridge encompassing approx. 4,500 acres & 15 miles of scenic trails perfect for hiking or horseback riding. This stunning estate sits on 10+ beautifully wooded acres consisting of towering pines & oak trees with two ponds, a 3,795 square foot luxurious home with exceptional custom details throughout, a 7 car garage (4 single doors, tandem parking), & a detached barn/workshop. Inside the home you will find 4 bedrooms, an office, 3 1/2 bathrooms, a heated pool & spa and two covered lanai areas. HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWS & SLIDERS WERE INSTALLED IN 2018, both A/C Units replaced in 2022, the water heater replaced in 2024, the dishwasher, and front-load washer & dryer in 2021, & the pool was refinished in 2020. Upon entering the elegant foyer, soak in all of the custom details throughout; dramatically high ceilings, columns, custom decorative trim, tray ceilings & the stunning coffered ceiling, which is the centerpiece of the formal living room. The formal living room & dining room make an exceptional place to entertain with a wood-burning fireplace adorned with stone & built-in cabinets as well as a wet bar perfect for mixing up a cocktail. The large kitchen sits adjacent to the spacious family room complete with tray ceiling, 42" white cabinets, breakfast bar, center island, pull-out drawers, built-in oven & microwave, cooking range, decorative backsplash, & closet pantry. The space feels light and bright with the kitchen aquarium window, large sliding glass doors, transom windows as well as a wall of windows above the media center's built-in shelves. The primary suite offers an over-sized bedroom with a wall of windows overlooking the pool, has spacious double closets, double vanities, a soaking tub, large walk-in shower & water closet. An executive style office with a custom built-in desk & cabinets can be found in the front of the home with tall windows overlooking the yard. Three other very spacious guest bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home. Two can be found down a joining hallway with a built-in desk, a jack-n-jill bathroom & the 4th is set apart from the rest next to the full pool bathroom that can be accessed from the lanai. The laundry room is huge with amazing storage! Cabinets galore, built-in desk, sink, front load washer & dryer & built-in ironing board. AND THE GARAGE! THIS IS A MUST-SEE! This approximate 39' x 35' garage is a car lover's dream! With 4 single door bays, it can hold up to 7 cars tandem. The barn/workshop sits in the rear right of the home & connects by driveway. It is approximately 36' x 46.5' and is a center-aisle style barn. The right side can easily be transformed into 4 stalls. The left side presently serves as a workshop with a garage door and side entry doors. AN AMAZING outbuilding that can serve many purposes. This 10+ acre estate is breathtaking & all of the land is cleared of brush and palmetto leaving just the exquisite beauty of the trees, two gorgeous ponds and nature to enjoy. THIS COUNTRY LOCATION is only minutes to Lakewood Ranch, shopping, dining, LWR hospital, UTC Mall, and A-Rated Lakewood Ranch schools! This majestic estate perfectly combines exceptional custom features with a prime location! Exactly what you've been looking for!