Absolutely Stunning View looking south over nature's beauty of the Braden River & Florida fauna, not to mention birds of all varieties! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home has been lovingly maintained over the years & is perfect for the family who wants their boat right outside their backyard. The heart of this home lies in the refreshing heated pool & spa inside the gable caged lanai with a large, covered area for dining & BBQs. As you access the home from the private screened entryway you are greeted by the formal dining & living room with 8' sliders to the outdoor oasis. The spacious family room seamlessly connects to the large kitchen with a long breakfast bar & nook, perfect for entertaining or family movie night. A spacious primary suite has sliders to the lanai, just steps from the spa, two closets, one standard wall closet & the other walk-in with plenty of shelving. There are dual sinks in the large bath with a separate soaking tub, bowl room & step in shower. This home has the popular split plan with the guest bedrooms on the opposite side of the home for maximum privacy, both with walk-in closets, a linen closet & the guest is a pool bath with a doorway out to the lanai and pool. The kitchen is adorned with tons of cabinetry & counter space for the family chef. The owner recently invested in hurricane shutters that were just installed in 2024. Attractive stamped concrete surrounds the pool & spa & is cool to the touch for standing with bare feet. Other notable features of this awesome home are multiple plant shelves, high ceilings, lots of natural light, pull-down stairs in the garage for extra attic storage, pavered driveway & patio for the pool pump & heater in the back, no- see-um sprayer system around the pool cage, separate indoor laundry room, ceiling fans throughout, sprinkler system. Now for the waterfront: meander down the walkway to your private composite dock where you can launch your boat for a day on the river or just sit & watch the wildlife go by. Power & water have been brought to the dock for convenience & for a nominal price the mangroves are manicured to keep them to a height where your view will not be impeded. Braden River Lakes enjoys a very reasonable maintenance fee offering a kayak launch, pickle ball/tennis court, volleyball, gazebos, picnic tables, benches & community pool all overlooking the river. The kiddos playground includes a jungle gym & swing sets. The location of this home provides a quiet respite from the hustle bustle of our fast-paced world yet is 15 to 30 minutes to everything Manatee & Sarasota Counties have to offer including the trendy UTC Mall, SRQ International Airport, revered Ringling Museum, Asolo Repertory Theater, incredible sugary sand beaches, treasured St. Armand's Circle, restaurants, houses of worship, theaters including live plays, boating, golf, fishing, sports teams including springtime professional baseball, polo matches & world class rowing competitions and about 2 ½ miles to I-75 for the commuters north & south. Located just moments from urban conveniences yet tucked away for quiet privacy. Come make this beautiful location your home.