VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PENTHOUSE!! This exceptional 15th floor PRIVATE ELEVATOR PENTHOUSE at Bel Mare in Riviera Dunes offers refined WATERFRONT living with expansive views of the Manatee River and the evening skyline. Elevated high above the water, the residence blends architectural elegance with thoughtful upgrades and coastal sophistication throughout. The reimagined SPLIT FLOORPLAN includes three bedrooms plus an office/den, soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and custom craftsmanship rarely found in todays market. The home features THREE PRIVATE BALCONIES, each capturing a different perspective of the river and skyline. The great room showcases CUSTOM BUILT-IN cabinetry framing a modern GAS FIREPLACE with a black granite surround, creating a striking focal point day and night. The GOURMET KITCHEN has been redesigned with a single-level QUARTZ island, Sub-Zero refrigeration, a six-burner gas cooktop, new convection double wall ovens, a Bosch paneled dishwasher, an industrial-capacity vent hood, and a quartz undermount sink. The OPEN LAYOUT creates an ideal flow for entertaining. The large primary suite offers sweeping waterfront views and a beautifully designed layout that includes an entry WET BAR with a sink, ice maker, and beverage refrigeration. Additional features include two spacious WALK-IN CLOSETS, a spa-style bathroom with a jetted SOAKING TUB, a walk-in shower, custom cabinetry, and an adjacent FLEX SPACE that opens to a private waterfront balcony. Two additional guest suites provide comfort and privacy, each thoughtfully designed for separation and ease. A rare feature for condominium living, this residence includes a PRIVATE TWO-CAR GAARAGE located inside the secured parking garage, along with an additional assigned parking space. These elements elevate convenience, security, and storage options well beyond what is typically found in penthouse living. The home includes EXTENSIVE UPGRADES such as Hunter Douglas energy-efficient shades, Vista UV and heat-control window film, approximately eighteen hundred linear feet of added crown molding, designer mirrored accent walls, South American hardwood flooring in one bedroom, polished and sealed TRAVERTINE in the main living areas, custom cabinetry throughout, three Trane variable-speed HVAC systems with UV lights installed in 2021, a Halo air PURIFICATION SYSTEM, a high-efficiency Rheem water heater installed in 2023, and a whole-house Pelican WATER FILTRATION system with sediment filter and REVERSE OSMOSIS at the kitchen sink. Bel Mare is regarded as one of the areas premier waterfront communities and offers RESORT-STYLE AMENITIES including four pools, guest suites for visiting friends and family, a fitness center, a theater room, billiards, tennis and pickleball courts, and access to the private Riviera Dunes deep-water marina. The location provides convenient access to Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Lakewood Ranch, placing residents within close reach of beaches, dining, arts, golf, and multiple international airports. This penthouse combines architectural scale, curated design, protected water views, and exclusive amenities, creating a rare offering along the Gulf Coast.
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 15
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 45 x 10.1
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Level: First
- Den Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.5
- Entry Foyer Dimensions: 7 x 7.1
- Living Room Dimensions: 19.6 x 30.1
- Office/Study Room Dimensions: 12.1 x 10
- Den Level: First
- Entry Foyer Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Office/Study Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Den/Library/Office, Inside Utility
Appliances
- Bar Fridge
- Built-In Oven
- Convection Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Exhaust Fan
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System
- Microwave
- Range
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Water Filtration System
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 18.6 x 14.9
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.6
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11.8 x 16
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 1 Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 2 Level: First
- Bathroom 3 Level: First
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Chair Rail
- Crown Molding
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Elevator
- High Ceilings
- In Wall Pest System
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Solid Surface Counters
- Solid Wood Cabinets
- Split Bedroom
- Stone Counters
- Thermostat
- Tray Ceiling(s)
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Wet Bar
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Travertine, Wood
- Window Features: Blinds, Display Window(s), Storm Window(s), Tinted Windows
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Gas, Insert, Living Room, Stone
- Heating Features: Central, Electric
Kitchen and Dining
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: MANATEE RIVER, GULF
- Water Features: Brackish Water, Marina, River
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Basketball Court
- Courtyard
- Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Outdoor Shower
- Private Mailbox
- Sidewalk
- Sliding Doors
- Storage
- Fencing: Fenced
- Other Structures: Cabana, Guest House, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage, Workshop
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Brick, Concrete, Paved
- Porch Dimensions: 7 x 17.8
- Porch Level: First
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Deck, Fiber Optic Lighting, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Infinity, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water, Tile
- Pool Private: Yes
- Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
- Spa: Yes
Manufactured and Mobile Info
- Builder Model: Bella Vista
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Assigned, Circular Driveway, Common, Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Open, Portico, Reserved, Basement, Workshop in Garage
Land Info
- Lot Description: Landscaped, Near Marina, Private, Sidewalk, Street Brick, Paved
- Lot Size Acres: 16.28
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
- Lot Size Square Feet: 709311
Home Features
- View: Water
- Other Equipment: Basketball Court, Irrigation Equipment, Generator
- Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Security Fencing/Lighting/Alarms, Secured Garage/Parking, Security Gate, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Trail(s)
- Association Fee: 4945
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Gas, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1648
- Association Name: Castle Group
- Association Name 2: Riviera Dunes
- Association Phone: 9417295891
- Association Phone 2: 9413046560
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: The pet policy will be included in the disclosures. Guests are prohibited from bringing pets onto the property., Pet Size: Medium (36-60 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 60, Number Of Pets: 2
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 15+
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 3 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Community Association WaterFeatures: Boat Slip, Dock, Gulf/Ocean Front, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina, River, Water Access, Waterfront
- Annual Tax Amount: 11103
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- Directions: From Bradenton - North US 41, cross Manatee River, right onto Riviera Dunes Way to Bel Mare tower 130. From 1-75 Palmetto/Ellenton exit, South on 301, left on Haben Blvd., left on Riviera Dunes Way to Bel Mare tower 130.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Green Water Conservation: Drip Irrigation, Irrig. System-Drip/Microheads, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Water-Smart Landscaping
- Area: 34221 - Palmetto/Rubonia
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: BEL MARE PH I
- Parcel Number: 2581640059
- Postal Code Plus 4: 7113
- Public Survey Range: 17
- Public Survey Section: 24
- Subdivision: BEL MARE PH I
- Township: 34
- Zoning: CC
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 0 null
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 3871
- Year Built: 2007
- Builder Name: Corvus international
- Building Area Source: Builder
- Building Area Total: 4403
- Building Name: BEL MARE PH 1
- Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Slab, Stilt/On Piling
- Green Indoor Air Quality: Integrated Pest Management, No Smoking-Interior Buildg
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Builder
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 18
- Property Condition: Completed
- Roof: Built-Up, Concrete, Membrane
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Elevated, High Rise
- Elevator: Yes
- Architectural Style: Coastal, Elevated, Florida
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Fire Hydrant
- Natural Gas Available
- Phone Available
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Sprinkler Recycled
- Underground Utilities
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
