PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Come live in a tropical paradise – you’ll be on permanent vacation. Spectacular views overlooking the Manatee River. Biggest home footprint available -- under a million+ dollars -- with direct boating access (no lifts) out to the Manatee River and Tampa Bay. Over 2,800 square feet with private elevator and a flexible floorplan for 4 bedrooms with 4 full baths. (Over 3,600 sq. ft. with garage, etc.); River/Canal/Mangrove viewpoints from all 3-levels; Boat slip; Huge “backyard”; Southern exposure. Numerous upgrades (including hurricane shutters & generator). Wake up at sunrise to see the sky & water turn shades of pink and gold from your bedroom. Herons are breakfasting; dolphins & manatees visit. Watch speedboats "fly" down the river. Later, watch the sunset & holiday fireworks. The south-facing wall-to-wall sliders bring you a continuous show. Plus, you'll even find water views from your bathroom shower & while soaking in your hot tub. You must see this 3-story townhome to believe it. Stroll down the street to visit your floating boat slip. Exit directly out your rear sliders to pitch a frisbee down your “football-field-sized” (maintenance-free) lawn. Flexible plan: up to 5 bedrooms, or 2 bedrooms & 2 office spaces for remote work, or mother-in-law suite. Home upgrades added to make your new home safer & convenient: Such as: *Natural-gas “Generac” whole-home generator provides electricity during an outage; *Easy-to-close-&-open hurricane-shutters throughout home protect you & your home and still admit natural light; *Enhanced garage-door & motor with “smart”-controls; *2-story screen cage with spiral staircase expands your living space; *3rd floor balcony screening; *Water-resistant tile and LVF (luxury vinyl flooring planks); *Custom fitted roll-out “Rev-A-Shelf” kitchen shelving; *Easy-to-care-for custom multi-speed therapeutic hot-tub. *”Smart" features – Ask your “Alexa” or phone to change the AC temperature. *Newer high-end appliances: such as refrigerator (LG "instaview" French-door), 3-drawer dishwasher, clothes washer (with built-in faucet), & clothes dryer (with steam), *New AC, ceiling fans, hot-water-heater, LEDs, etc. *Whole-home surge protecter. *Recently painted interior. Plus, home features include natural gas (for cooking, hot-water, furnace & gas-grill); high-end wood cupboards; granite kitchen counters: stainless-steel appliances; high ceilings; crown moldings; ceiling fans; parking for 4 cars in 2-car garage and brick-paver driveway; south-facing balconies & patio; & more. Use the 3-D tour to “walk thru your new home; view the pictures; look at the floorplans; come for a visit. Rivera Dunes is a gated community with an 80-acre protected marina leading directly to Manatee River/Tampa Bay & out to the Gulf. Live here on permanent vacation, & still be close to Sarasota/Bradenton/St. Pete/Tampa, I-75 & 3 airports. Walking distance to award-winning Florida charter school for the arts. Easy commute to work/shopping/culture/sports. Quarterly HOA fees include Insurance (both exterior Hazard and external FEMA Flood), Cable TV, Internet, 2 Pools, Fitness Center, Tennis & Pickle-ball Courts, Exterior Painting, Roofing, Landscaping, ADT Security system monitoring, Fire Sprinklers, Termite bond, Riviera Dunes marina, nature walk, docks, restaurant at marina, Property Manager, etc. Home can be provided ‘turnkey’ if desired; bring your boat & swimsuit. Come stay in paradise.