Experience the ultimate Florida lifestyle in the highly desirable River Club community! Surrounded by nature and located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, this original owner home with high ceilings and a ton of natural light is built by the renowned Arthur Rutenberg and offers a spacious and well-designed split bedroom floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a 3 car garage, and pool. Entertain in style with the large open concept kitchen, complete with plenty of cabinets, bar countertop, and separate breakfast nook overlooking the tranquil preserve and pool area. Gather around the cozy family room with a wood burning fireplace and enjoy indoor-outdoor living with pocket sliding glass doors. The living room and dining room provide additional space for entertaining. The bedrooms offer plenty of room for privacy, including a second master suite that would make a perfect mother-in-law suite, teenager suite, or guest ensuite, with a bay window and seating area overlooking the preserve. With a large laundry room and ample closet and storage space throughout the home, you will have everything you need to live comfortably. Enjoy the Florida sunshine and privacy on the preserve lot with a pool, recently resurfaced with Pebble Tech. All the expensive updates have been taken care of, including a roof replacement, re-screened pool enclosure, and pool pump replacement all in 2020. Air conditioning and water heater replacement in 2021, and gutters added in 2021. The pool area doors and windows have hurricane protection and there is even a dedicated electric line for adding a generator. Located in the A-rated school district and with no CDD fees, River Club is conveniently located near University Parkway, offering state-of-the-art shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, including Whole Foods, Fresh Market, and Publix, and quick access to Sarasota and Bradenton's world-renowned beaches. Take advantage of the community's beautiful golf course with no mandatory fees, walking and biking trails, and be within biking distance to Lakewood Ranch Main Street. If you are searching for a serene and peaceful living experience while still being close to all the action, this is the perfect home for you! Don't miss this opportunity to make it your own.