5903 RIVER FOREST CIRCLE, BRADENTON, FL 34203

$1,699,000 · Active

MLS #A4708743

Price

$1,699,000

Status

Active

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

3

Living area

3,492 sq ft

Home type

Single Family Residence

Year built

2003

Lot size

0.63 acres

Full bathrooms

3

Half bathrooms

0

Private pool

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

New construction

No

HOA

Yes

55+ community

No

Levels

Two

County

Manatee

HOA fee

$1,350 · Annually

Annual property taxes

$10,985.88

Subdivision

RIVER FOREST

Style

Custom

Building

Built in 2003 · Living area: 3492 · Living area units: Square Feet · Building faces South · 2 stories · Levels: Two · Construction Materials: Block, HardiPlank Type, Stucco

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Oven · Convection Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Electric Water Heater · Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator · Washer · Water Softener · Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment

Bathrooms

3 total bathrooms · 3 full bathrooms

Bedrooms

4 total bedrooms

Community

Deed Restrictions

Cooling

Central Air · Mini-Split Unit(s)

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Screened, Side Porch · Garden · Lighting · Private Mailbox · Rain Gutters · Sprinkler Metered

Fence

Fenced

Fireplaces

Gas · Masonry

Floors

Carpet · Hardwood · Reclaimed Wood · Tile

Foundation

Slab · Stem Wall

Heating

Central · Electric · Exhaust Fan · Propane

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $1,350 · Fee Frequency: Annually · Fee Includes: Escrow Reserves Fund, Private Road

Interior Features

Built-in Features · Ceiling Fans(s) · Central Vaccum · Eat-in Kitchen · Primary Bedroom Main Floor · Solid Wood Cabinets · Split Bedroom · Stone Counters · Thermostat · Walk-In Closet(s) · Window Treatments

Laundry

Inside · Laundry Room

Lot

0.63 acres · Corner Lot · Flood Insurance Required · FloodZone · In County · Landscaped · Level · Oversized Lot · Paved · Mature Landscaping · Oak Trees · Trees/Landscaped

Parking

Driveway · Garage Door Opener · Ground Level · Off Street · Oversized

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Pool

In Ground · Gunite · Heated · Lighting · Pool Alarm · Salt Water · Screen Enclosure · Self Cleaning

Property

Completed · Garden · Pool · Trees/Woods

Roof

Shingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Utilities

BB/HS Internet Available · Cable Available · Electricity Connected · Public · Sewer Connected · Sprinkler Meter · Underground Utilities · Water Connected · Water Source: Public

Water Features

Water Body Name: WILLIAMS CREEK · Creek

Windows

Double Pane Windows · ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows · Low-Emissivity Windows · Shades · Thermal Windows

Elementary school

William H. Bashaw Elementary

Middle school

Braden River Middle

High school

Braden River High

About this home

This was never intended to be an ordinary Florida home. Designed and built by the original builder as his own residence, this one-of-a-kind European-inspired home was created to fulfill his wife's vision of a château. Its remarkable provenance remains with the property through the builder's original architectural drawings, sketches, plans, material selections and construction records. Among its most extraordinary features are approximately 200-year-old reclaimed hardwood floors and antique leaded glass sourced from a historic New England church and incorporated into the home's design. Set on approximately .63 acre in River Forest, the home reveals its character from the moment you arrive. Wrought-iron fencing, mature landscaping and a winding approach introduce an interior filled with details rarely found in Florida: soaring ceilings, extensive crown and dentil molding, custom millwork, arched openings, 19 designer wall sconces and a dramatic oversized brick fireplace with mosaic tile. Antique leaded-glass panels become artwork after sunset, illuminated from below by custom dimmable accent lighting. Since August 2023, the current owners have invested extensively in improvements while deliberately preserving the home's architectural character—even consulting with the original builder's wife during the process. The kitchen now pairs timeless design with exceptional appliances, including a cabinet-integrated Liebherr refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher, Miele dual-fuel chef's range, built-in Miele coffee system and Miele speed oven. The primary suite overlooks a thoughtfully created garden and now includes its own laundry facility. Additional spaces include a private office behind the garage and an unexpected dedicated pet-grooming suite with stainless-steel dog-washing station. Extensive updates include a new roof (2025), new pool cage and screening (2025), electrical improvements, energy-efficient second-floor windows, designer lighting, custom window treatments, smart garage and exterior lighting systems, and an epoxy-finished garage floor. Outdoors, the property becomes a private sanctuary with a screened pool and spa, expansive outdoor living areas, fenced backyard, new lawn, paved walkways, custom garden structures, raised food and herb gardens with irrigation, and an elevated playhouse designed to complement the home. Fruit-bearing mango, avocado, papaya, lemon, lime and cherry trees complete the grounds. More than a residence, this is a home with a documented story—carefully conceived by its original builder, respectfully carried forward by its current owners, and ready for its next chapter. **** Professional photography forthcoming

Courtesy of PREMIER PROPERTIES OF SRQ LLC 941-526-3113

Contact LPT Realty at (877) 366-2213 to ask about this home.