This beautiful Five-year-young home in the desirable historic Wares Creek/Ballard Park neighborhood offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience. Ideally located within sight of Wares Creek and just minutes from Downtown Bradenton, Neal Park, the Riverwalk, marina, Anna Maria Island ferry, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, this home features historic-inspired architecture with a welcoming front porch, 9-foot ceilings, hurricane-impact windows, engineered French oak flooring, coastal crown molding, exotic granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a full laundry room, walk-in pantry, and a spacious split-bedroom floor plan with a luxurious primary suite featuring a walk-in closet, dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. Built for efficiency and durability with LED lighting, superior insulation, cement siding, and an engineered 150-mph wind rating, the home also includes a metered natural gas line, detached one-car garage with additional storage, two electric vehicle chargers, electronic driveway gate, fully fenced backyard, and lush landscaping. Enjoy living in one of Bradenton’s most exciting and rapidly evolving neighborhoods, with ongoing Wares Creek beautification and connectivity improvements, expanding pedestrian and waterfront amenities, and continued investment throughout the downtown district. From the award-winning Riverwalk and vibrant Old Main Street to the nearby Village of the Arts, waterfront parks, marina, and easy access to Anna Maria Island, this location offers an exceptional blend of historic character, outdoor recreation, and modern urban convenience.