ONLY ONE ASTUTE AND LUCKY BUYER WILL SNAG THIS WELL MAINTAINED GEM! Conveniently located just inside the gates of the very sought after golf & country club community of River Wilderness. This popular split floor plan is separated by double doors closing off the right wing of the house to provide privacy for you and your guests. There is a separate den/office that has a closet and can double as a fourth bedroom. Special features include a THREE-CAR GARAGE, NEW ROOF, AND NEW POOL HEATER. THE POND SETTING AND PRESERVE VIEW set the perfect back drop for a serene and spacious area to entertain, relax after a hard day or retreat for the perfect weekend! Four banks of sliding glass doors provide easy access to the main spaces of the home and provide the perfect 'bring the outside in' for a perfect entertaining space. Hurricane shutters across the back of the house provide protection during hurricane season. The Club offers pickle ball, an Olympic size swimming pool and more. Boat and RV storage in community. For the nature lovers, there are hiking trails and abundant wildlife. There are two 24-hour manned gates. CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS OPTIONAL but you will want to be a part of the excitement! The golf and country club was recently purchased and the facilities are undergoing a massive renovation. There is so much excitement in the air! FOR THE LATEST HAPPENINGS AT THE CLUB, TUNE IN TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL: RIVER WILDERNESS TIMES & TOURS. There is a COMMUNITY BOAT RAMP that is open to the entire community and provides direct access to the Manatee River. River Wilderness is PERFECTLY LOCATED! Strategically positioned between St. Pete and Sarasota, access to 2 airports (45 min.) several hospitals is available to the north and south. The newly constructed Ft Hammer Park located on the beautiful Manatee River is just minutes south of the front gate and features a boat ramp, fishing pier plus picnic pavilion. The new Fort Hammer Bridge also provides a convenient back route into Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota where fine dining and shopping are within easy reach. No trucks in driveway overnight.