Astounding water views are yours to enjoy every day of the year along with miraculous sunsets as the new owner of this four bedroom classically beautiful waterfront residence behind the secure gates of exclusive Hawk Island. You have over a half acre of rare dual sided water frontage, offering private protected dockage on a salt water canal with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico at your front door and unobstructed, captivating Manatee River views to the rear. A Rutenberg design, this well cared for home lives elegantly on one level with a wonderful chef’s center island kitchen featuring a six-burner gas cooktop & double ovens, opening onto a large family room on the water with pocketing doors opening it all to the expansive caged pool deck, creating an amazing outdoor living experience. There is a fully-equipped summer kitchen with bar seating, a deck of beautiful travertine tile, an artfully designed heated pool with intricate tile trim, its cascading spa and three water spouts along with a built-in fire pit to gather under the stars with friends and family. There is a private office with French doors, formal and informal dining and a living room with a grand fireplace and wet bar. And your master suite is a true retreat with a separate sitting room to bask in the water views, two walk-in closets, a separate dressing area and luxurious bath with dual vanity sinks, a make-up vanity, water closet, a separate oval tub and a large sun shower with dual shower heads and views to the private side courtyard to enjoy the natural light & blue sky. All three guest bedrooms are en-suite. There is also a bonus loft room with multiple possibilities, currently a theater. There are two garages housing three cars with ample drive space as well. Beautifully located, your Hawk Island Florida escape is conveniently near Sarasota, St. Pete, Tampa, 3 airports, world-class shopping, and stunning beaches, the UTC, great dining, abundant fishing, three major hospitals and so much more. Rarely available offering in this highly sought gated waterfront enclave of distinguished homes.