ONLY ONE ASTUTE AND LUCKY BUYER WILL SNAG THIS WELL MAINTAINED, UPGRADED AND UPDATED GEM! Located in the very sought after golf & country club community of River Wilderness. Rarely does a home come along that has everything and nearly NOTHING TO REPLACE OR FIX! The owners have treated this as their forever home and have renovated and updated nearly every aspect of this home. This popular split floor plan is separated with a pocket door closing off right wing of the house to provide privacy for you and your guests. HUGE GARAGE (21X31), NEW ROOF, NEW WINDOWS, NEW FLOORS & CARPET, NEW KITCHEN (cabinets, appliances 2017, refrigerator 2020, countertops), UPGRADED GUEST BATH, NEW SWANKY BAR AREA IN KITCHEN, WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM and so much more! The pool area has been turned into an outdoor oasis with an expanded lanai with new "no see 'em" screens (2020), pool deck resurfacing, pool resurfacing, salt-water conversion and new pool pump (2020), newly screened lanai and a new ceiling fan. But wait! There's more! The owners have installed a NEW HEAT PUMP FOR THE POOL SO THAT THERE ARE TWO SOURCES OF HEAT FOR THE POOL! The gas heater is perfect for quickly heating the spa during the summer months while the heat pump is more suited for heating the pool during the 'winter' months. This, coupled with the fact the POND SETTING AND PRESERVE VIEW set the perfect back drop, you will have a serene and beautifully upgraded spacious area to entertain, relax after a hard day or retreat for the perfect weekend! Two 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. Other features include freshly painted EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, newer washer & dryer (2016), newer window blinds, 6 new ceiling fans, all new light fixtures, NEST thermostat, new gas water heater (2018) and upgraded master bedroom closet. Rounding out the perfect package, you can also expect to discover hurricane screening, a newer sidewalk resurface, upgraded landscaping, 2 garage doors upgraded to hurricane rated (2018), garage repainted, and generator hook-up in garage!!! Last, but not least, you will be delighted to learn that seamless gutters were installed in 2017. 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.