EXCLUSIVE BOATING & GOLF PARADISE: LUXURY HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND DIRECT RIVER ACCESS IN A PREMIER COMMUNITY NEAR LAKEWOOD RANCH, SARASOTA, AND ST. PETE. This stunning home, built by renowned luxury home builder Arthur Rutenberg, showcases the Coquina model, perfectly designed for both elegance and functionality. Located on a harbor with direct access to the Manatee River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico, the home is complete with a private TREX dock featuring a 10,000-pound lift, water, electricity, and a safety light. The home features a highly sought-after open floor plan, seamlessly connecting a chef’s kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook, and great room. The split floor plan offers a luxurious primary suite with dual walk-in closets, a spa-inspired bathroom, and a private room with breathtaking water views, while two private guest bedrooms each have their own bathrooms. The property includes a 3-car side-entry garage, an oversized den/office with a beautiful round ceiling, crown molding, and hardwood floors. High-end finishes like porcelain tile throughout, recessed lighting, and decorative niches enhance the home's sophistication. Additionally, roll down storm shutters along the back of the home and hurricane impact-resistant windows throughout provide peace of mind. Sunsets will wow you from the oversized lanai with summer kitchen and tons of seating areas. Additional luxury features include built-in dehumidifier in the garage, hot water circulating pump, and security system. The community, The Islands on the Manatee River at River Wilderness, is a haven of privacy and indulgence, offering amenities such as 24-hour manned guard gates, a community boat ramp, bocce ball courts, and an exclusive River Club with private fitness rooms, social events, and more. Residents may enjoy optional membership opportunities at The Club at River Wilderness with access to year-round golf, pickleball, tennis, and fitness center amenities/exercise – or benefit from resident/guest options at the restaurant and pay-as-you-play golf opportunities. Conveniently located off Ft. Hamer Rd, access is quick to the Ft. Hamer bridge connecting you to Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch via SR64 and Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Enjoy a variety of nearby shopping centers and restaurants in Bradenton and Parrish. The community is best known for its central location to St. Pete, Bradenton and Sarasota.