5221 88TH Street, Bradenton, FL, 34211

Welcome to your own piece of paradise! This exceptional 4-bedroom, 3-bath lakefront home offers more than 3,000 square feet of living space and is perfectly positioned on the 8th fairway of the award-winning Rosedale Golf & Country Club. Located in one of the area's most sought-after gated communities, this rare extended Sun Sprite model combines luxury, privacy, and endless potential. Designed around a stunning screened courtyard, this home offers the ultimate Florida lifestyle. Step through the front door into your private outdoor oasis featuring a sparkling pool with spa and fountain, generous covered entertaining space, and seamless access to both the main home and the detached casita. Complete with its own bedroom and full bath, the casita is ideal for guests, an in-law suite, home office, or private retreat. The rear screened lanai showcases breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and the beautifully manicured 8th fairway, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or simply relaxing in complete privacy. Inside, soaring 11-foot ceilings, crown molding, abundant natural light, and an open, spacious floor plan create an inviting atmosphere throughout. One of Rosedale's largest floor plans, this home offers multiple living and entertaining areas with expansive windows and glass doors that bring the outdoors in. The well-appointed kitchen overlooks the courtyard and features granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, a large breakfast bar, spacious dinette, butler's pantry, and newer refrigerator, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining alike. The oversized primary suite is a peaceful retreat featuring two skylights, a large walk-in closet, and a spacious ensuite bath with dual vanities, makeup station, jetted soaking tub, walk-in accessible shower, private water closet, and a third skylight that fills the space with natural light. A split-bedroom layout provides excellent privacy, with two additional bedrooms and a full bath located on the opposite side of the home. Additional highlights include a recently replaced TILE roof (2020), newer AC Unit (2020), full laundry room with utility sink, oversized two-car garage with attic storage, irrigation system, and generous storage throughout. Even better, this home features the LOWEST HOA fees in Rosedale with NO CDD FEES. HOA dues include fiber-optic internet, cable TV, and 24-hour manned gated security with both front and rear gate access. Golf membership is NOT required. For those seeking the full country club lifestyle, optional memberships provide access to an impressive array of amenities including an 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, putting greens, Junior Olympic-size pool, five lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, state-of-the-art fitness center, clubhouse with restaurant and bar, outdoor dining, fitness classes, yoga studio, bocce ball, two dog parks, and the popular "19th Hole" recreation area featuring billiards, poker, darts, and shuffleboard. Conveniently located just minutes from I-75 and SR-70, you'll enjoy easy access to world-class beaches including Siesta Key, St. Pete Beach, and Clearwater Beach, along with exceptional dining, shopping, boating, fishing, and everything Florida's Gulf Coast has to offer. This is a rare opportunity to own one of Rosedale's most desirable floor plans in an unbeatable golf course setting. Schedule your private showing today and experience Florida living at its finest.