An estate on Bradenton's upscale Riverview Boulevard has sold for $3.8 million. The real estate brokerage Premier Sotheby's International Realty reported that the sale, which closed Feb. 13, 2013, was the highest-priced residential transaction in Manatee County since May 2011.
The compound, described as "European-inspired," is at 7012 Riverview Blvd. Shellie Young of Premier Sotheby's represented both the buyer and the seller, who is Lyn Wittmer de Suriol, according to Manatee County Property Records.
A home at 6477 Gulfside Road in Longboat Key sold in May 2011 for $4.8 million.
The Riverview estate is on almost five acres of waterfront. It has a main residence, second home and guest house. The main house, built in 2007, has 7,676 square feet of air-conditioned area. The interior features fine woodwork and other imported finishes in four bedrooms and 4.2 baths, with four grand fireplaces with mantles imported from Europe, a wine cellar capable of holding more than 1,000 bottles, two staircases and an air-conditioned, four-car garage. Other features include an expansive gourmet chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry and French-imported stove, large living and family rooms, media room and private library.
The 4,271-square-foot second home on the property has three bedrooms and 3.5 baths, and an additional 1,000-bottle wine cellar. The compound is also comprised of a riverfront guest cottage that was built in 1921 and recently renovated. The estate, which sits on grounds filled with mature trees and gardens, offers resort-like amenities, including a salt water pool and spa, basketball court, outdoor fireplace and a 22-foot dock with a boat lift.
