16410 Slate Pl Bradenton, FL 34211

Experience elevated Florida living in this exceptional 3,641 sq ft Yorkshire floor plan, built in 2022 and ideally positioned on a peaceful private water-view lot in the gated, maintenance-free community of Sapphire Point at Lakewood Ranch. This impressive 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom home also features a spacious bonus room, den/flex room, and a full guest ensuite on the first floor, offering exceptional flexibility for family living, guests, entertaining, and working from home. Thoughtfully upgraded inside and out, this residence blends sophisticated finishes, smart-home technology, and resort-style outdoor living. The centerpiece of the backyard is a custom saltwater pool and spa, featuring Hayward electric fire water bowls, laminar deck jets, three-zone LED lighting, jacuzzi bubble jets, upgraded glass tile, and a powerful 140,000 BTU electric heater. The extended panoramic-view lanai features 20x20 no-see-um screening, Areca palms for privacy, an upgraded baby barrier with magnet-lift access, and outdoor kitchen rough-ins ready for your finishing touches. Inside, the home showcases oversized wood-look tile, 8-foot doors, crown moulding, and a dramatic 72-inch electric fireplace wall with real shiplap and a recessed TV niche. The gourmet kitchen features an induction cooktop, upgraded 42-inch upper cabinets, and quartz countertops, along with thoughtful touches including a dedicated pantry outlet for a coffee station. A pocket sliding door seamlessly connects the living area to the lanai, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor entertaining space. Sonos speakers are installed throughout the living room, lanai, and movie room with synchronized or independent audio zones. The home is equipped with automated blackout roller shades on every window, individually controlled or fully programmable through integrated hubs. Additional upgrades include whole-home hurricane impact windows rated to 185 mph, an expanded three-car driveway, 4-foot garage extension, epoxy garage flooring, ceiling-mounted garage storage, a finished workshop space, custom cabinetry, custom closets throughout, a convenient custom drop zone, smart switches, extensive WiFi wiring with three access-point prewires, Ring alarm system with full door and window sensors, and two reverse-osmosis drinking water systems serving the kitchen and laundry. The custom laundry room features countertops, a utility sink, and upper cabinetry. The front porch is also screened. The home's exceptional pool and outdoor living design was recognized as a 2023 Residential Pool Award Nominee, highlighting the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and resort-style design of this impressive outdoor retreat. Sapphire Point is a gated, maintenance-free community offering resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, community pool, dog park, basketball courts, playground, and fire pit. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and highly regarded schools, the community is zoned for the new Lake Manatee K-8 School and Rangeland High School, opening for the 2027-28 school year. A rare opportunity to own a highly upgraded 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom Yorkshire home with a full first-floor guest ensuite, bonus room, den/flex space, custom pool and spa, and tranquil water views in one of Lakewood Ranch's desirable gated communities.