of Manatee County

Timeless Elegance- More than a waterfront showpiece, this house blends elegance, comfort, and personality.

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As you step through the grand front door and you’re greeted by a palette of soft blues and warm neutrals, where light, warmth, and sweeping views of the Manatee River define every space. Rooted in the principles of Anglo-Caribbean architecture and based on an award-winning design by Don Cooper of Cooper Johnson Smith Peterson Architects, this residence reflects both architectural mastery and the personal vision of Jeff Hamilton, principal of Hamilton Constructors. It’s no surprise this design was featured as the 2004 Coastal Living Magazine Idea House.

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This beautiful home is surrounded by protected mangroves owned and maintained by Sanctuary Cove’s Waters Edge HOA. Across the street is a saltwater turning basin for access to the boat liftovers into the freshwater marina that feeds into the Manatee River. Dolphins and Manatees frequent this natural oasis on a daily basis.

The heart of the home is the grand room, where living and dining areas combine architectural drama with curated sophistication. Art Deco treasures like the Christian Krass sideboard pair seamlessly with Henredon Klismos chairs around a Modern History octagonal dining table. Custom Baker sofas in gold silk flank a 1960s Mastercraft brass coffee table. In contrast, French Modernist side tables in brass and rare Macassar Ebony and dark-finished Restoration Hardware vitrines balance the space. Anchored by soaring 12-foot ceilings, crown moldings, crystal chandeliers, and a striking fireplace with a custom Turkish mantle, the room opens to floor-to-ceiling doors that frame the pool, fossil stone deck, and mangrove-lined waterways beyond.

 

Throughout, original art, dramatic chandeliers, and distinctive finds—from New York and Los Angeles auctions to a giant gold-framed mirror from a local Goodwill—underscore the home’s creative spirit. The adjacent kitchen and family room invite casual elegance with a brass-crowned eight-burner gas range and standout zebrawood end tables, while the expansive primary suite offers spa-like luxury with a private courtyard and Restoration Hardware fountain. Upstairs, guest rooms, a sitting area, wet bar, and wide porch create a retreat ideal for entertaining.