Waterfront living takes center stage in this exceptionally well maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath waterfront home in Bradenton, offering a private boat dock on a canal providing access to Sarasota Bay! Located in Coral Shores East (a quiet waterfront boating community known for its relaxed “Old Florida” tropical vibe) this home is just minutes from the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island. If boating and the relaxed pace of coastal Florida living are at the top of your list, then this is a home you simply can't overlook! This home's curb appeal impresses with a polished and well-manicured exterior, including a paver circular driveway, additional carport, stone xeriscape landscaping and PVC fencing. The 2-car garage comes with a washer and dryer, sink, workshop bench, storage cabinet and wall length shelving. The back of the home is a comfortable and cozy outdoor living space, set on an extended paver patio featuring a covered seating area, caged and heated pool, garden shed (with electricity), concrete seawall, and private boat dock. Added roll-down hurricane shutters provide additional storm protection on all exterior windows. Inside, numerous handcrafted details give the home a truly custom feel, including decorative diagonal set tile flooring, accent painted rooms, oversized baseboards and door/window casings, crown molding, decorative pillars, upgraded fans and fixtures, a foyer skylight, and a leaded glass front door. The family room features plantation shutters, while French doors in the breakfast area open to the screened pool enclosure. The kitchen offers newer stainless-steel appliances, custom cabinetry with upgraded hardware, granite countertops and backsplash, an extended granite breakfast bar, and a dual stainless-steel sink. The master bedroom suite features an upgraded bath with porcelain tile walls, a Jacuzzi shower/tub with two shower heads, and granite vanity. Both secondary and primary baths have been updated with tile flooring, floor to ceiling tile wainscot, granite vanities, and updated toilets. Two additional bedrooms have built-in cabinetry, shelving, and a desk, currently configured as a craft room and office. The fourth bedroom features French doors and convenient access to the half bath. Ages of major home systems: Roof is from 2015 with 10 more years of expected life use. HVAC system includes two A/C units installed in 2020 and recently serviced in July. Hot water heater is from 2019, and the main electrical panel is from 2022.