5907 River Forest Cir., Bradenton, FL 34203

Live in a work of art. This 21st century version of the Sarasota School of Architecture is a masterpiece, inspired by the School's co-founder, Paul Rudolph. Clerestory windows flood the home with natural light, as do six walls of glass opening to stunning views of the flower-filled courtyard and forested stream in back. Stained concrete floors, dark wood cabinets, iridescent tile backsplashes and granite surfaces vie for the eye's attention in the Great Room. A tiny backyard "beach" is the perfect launch site for kayaking in the Braden River. Or launch from the community ' s dock right on the river, also a serene spot for river-gazing or picnicking. For bibliophiles, the Library with its two walls of bookshelves provides a cozy hideaway. A spacious master suite with indoor spa and screened sitting room is an oasis of privacy, and the bloom-filled butterfly garden just outside is another feast of natural beauty for the senses. All of this set in a forested enclave of 24 homes, each its unique architectural statement. Indeed, River Forest is a masterpiece of nature, an environmental award-winning balanced nature ecosystem with an ingenious underground storm water runoff system. The thick old-growth forest, boasting 31 species of trees and 20 species of shrubs, is home to countless wild critters, from owls to rabbits to opossums to the occasional bobcat. Ten minutes from University Town Center, 20 from Sarasota’s arts venues and the Ringling Museum of Art. Living in art, in harmony with nature.