This house had a facelift... new exterior paint that lightens and brightens it! This wonderful waterfront home offers spectacular views of the Manatee River with easy access to the playgrounds of the beautiful Gulf waters that are lined by the powdery white sandy beaches of Southwest Florida. Are you a boater? You have the opportunity to have your boat docked at a slip in your community marina which is only a walk away from this home! The home sits on a large lot allowing plenty of outdoor fun and privacy and is surrounded by nature. It truly is a beautiful sanctuary. The interior offers 10-foot ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with a walk-in pantry, beautiful cabinetry, granite, and a sprawling island that opens up to the family room. The split floor plan is perfect for family and friends and the bedrooms are spacious with walk-in closets. The master bedroom closet is quite expansive with two entrance points. The laundry room offers plenty of space with a sink, cabinetry, and counter space where you can fold. You will love the spacious lanai where you can enjoy your morning coffee and evening cocktails while watching boats and the wildlife over the mangroves and the sparkling water. The saltwater pool is perfect to enjoy after a day of boating or playing in the many amenities that the community of Tidewater Preserve offers. This spacious, private, 3 car garage, cinder block home is equipped with hurricane shutters to help provide peace of mind. This amenity-rich community includes a private marina with access to the Manatee River, two clubhouses including the "Lodge" with its beautiful resort-style pool, fitness center, community room with catering kitchen, billiards, flat screen TV's and gas fireplaces both inside and out. The outdoor adventurer gets to enjoy the three Har-Tru tennis courts as well as the canoe/kayak park with storage or free use of the community kayaks and hike the nature trail along the Manatee River. Tidewater Preserve is a gated community that offers 24-hour security with a gate guard, lawn & landscaping maintenance, as well as a lifestyle director on site. All of these amenities are in Tidewater Preserve with modest fees & no CDDs. Come see come sigh.... and come make this home your own.