WATER FRONT - (2) canals over from the MANATEE RIVER. NO DEED RESTRICTIONS OR HOA. Manatees and dolphins LOVE to play here. Just shy of 4,000 sq. ft. of living space PLUS large screened lanai. DOWNSTAIRS: (1) primary ensuite with bathroom, guest bedroom and bathroom, flex-room with closet. High ceilings, living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining, and a Chef’s kitchen with a hidden walk-in pantry behind cabinet doors. Laundry room featuring granite counters, Shaker cabinets, sink and LG washer & dryer. UPSTAIRS: second living quarters with "oversized apartment" vibe. LARGE OPEN room with 2 ADDITIONAL rooms (1 with a walk-in closet) and FULL BATHROOM. Outside you will find the Manalee Channel which is a quick left, and right out to the river. Wood dock makes it easy to jump in your boat, jet ski or kayak. The river flows into the Gulf of Mexico at the Southern edge of Tampa Bay. All the brick pavers are newly installed from the screened lanai down to the canal, around the home and side step along the driveway. Items worthy of mention; Dimensional shingle ROOF (2021), HVAC (2020), Water Heater (2019), NEW irrigation system, Rainbird controller & sod, Exterior Paint (BEHRS), Interior paint (Sherwin Williams), Stylish luxury laminate flooring and plank tile, wood-burning fireplace, new irrigation (6 zones), Acrylic garage floor paint, new electrical, faceplates, switches, ceiling fans and lighting, close cabinets & drawers, LED canned lighting. Kitchen features subway tile backsplash, granite counters, Shaker cabinets with brushed nickel hardware, Apron sink with gooseneck detachable faucet, ZLINE range hood, 5-burner cooktop includes warming burner, built-in stove & microwave, French door refrigerator and hidden walk-in pantry with cabinet doors, Frigidaire Gallery stainless steel appliance package, bathrooms showcase granite counters, Shaker cabinets, frameless glass showers, mosaic shower floor tile, floor-to ceiling tiled shower, waterfall showerhead, multi-zoned sprays, detachable sprayer, new lighting, new vanity mirrors, sinks, toilet, towel holder. Carport, shed and extended driveway. UPGRADE & FEATURES sheet available. LECOM (home of the Pittsburg Pirates Spring Training): 10 miles, Ellenton Premium Outlet: 1.7 miles, Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex: 2.4 miles, Manatee Performing Arts Center: 5 miles, River Strand Golf & Country Club: 7.5 miles, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island Beach, Little Manatee River State Park & Emerson Pointe Preserve (less then 15 miles), St Armand's Circle: 24 miles, Downtown St. Petersburg: 28 miles, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: 19 miles. Fort De Soto: 30 miles. VIDEO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Buy a Little Piece of Florida Now! *** PLEASE NOTE: SOME SIDING HAS FALLEN AWAY, SOME SCREEN PANELS RIPPED, and SHED DAMAGE DUE TO WINDS FROM STORMS. PROPERTY BEING SOLD AS-IS. ***