Imagine where every day at home feels like being at a resort. The Tidewater Preserve community will offer you just that. Whatever season of life, your family will enjoy unmatched access to impressive amenities such as three pools, one, a lap pool with a beach entry feature, Har Tru tennis courts, 2 fitness centers, a playground, dog park, kayak launch and a riverfront walking trail with observation point. If boating is your passion, this unit offers easy access to the marina where first come, first served, boat slips are currently available for rent. Two clubhouse properties, The Lodge, or the Port and Court, can be reserved by residents for private gatherings. A monthly calendar outlines residents access to group fitness classes, arts & crafts, book clubs, Mahjong, card games, and family friendly holiday parties. The community also hosts various concerts, car show, food trucks and plentiful opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and social activity. Community boaters provide a holiday boat parade, a pirate themed event and regularly form a flotilla of boats up the Manatee River to waterfront restaurants or Gulf side beaches. The Manatee River has quick and easy access to Tampa Bay, the Gulf of America and fishing near the Sunshine Skyway. This Carriage Home offers water views from every window. The sliding glass doors across the rear of the unit open to the Manatee River. Step on to the screened lanai, look to your right for radiant sunrises or your left for magnificent sunsets. During holidays, enjoy a front row seat to various municipalities firework displays all up and down the river. Through the front bedroom windows, you can keep watch on the comings and goings at the marina or neighborhood lagoon. Enjoy a spacious, light, and bright kitchen with granite countertops, soft close wood cabinets, Whirlpool appliances, under and over cabinet lighting and a walk in pantry. The open concept dining and great room layout lends itself to easy entertaining. There is also space for a breakfast nook or desk with lovely water views. The newly carpeted primary retreat has two closets, one a spacious walk in, and an ensuite bathroom with a private water closet, dual sinks, stone countertops, and a glassed in shower. A split planned unit, the second and third bedrooms have new luxury vinyl flooring, ceiling fans and spacious closets. The hall bath has a tub and stone counter tops. The inside laundry room provides extra storage opportunities and a utility sink. The two car garage has a motorized door opener and electronic keypad access. A volunteer network of community members ensures a well run HOA with ample reserves to preserve your right to the quiet enjoyment of your property. With storm rated windows and doors, including a wind brace for the garage door, you will enjoy the safety and security of this gated community. Since built nine years ago, this unit has weathered three hurricanes without water intrusion or wind damage. Few properties in the Manasota area offer so much, on the waterfront, with boating access for the price. Start the next season of your life today! Call today and schedule a showing. Realtor is owner.