Gorgeous Arthur Rutenberg Amelia III home. The home is situated on a sparkling pond and a very desirable LARGE (.45 acre) CORNER lot. LOOKING FOR A FENCE FOR THE FUR CHILD? A very tasteful wrought iron fenced-in area is waiting! The home features many upgrades and updates – new engineered wood flooring throughout, kitchen remodel with new stainless steel appliances, countertops and lighting. The bathrooms have all been updated and feature comfort height Kohler toilets. Upon entering the home, you will be transfixed with the extensive pond view ahead as well as the extra-large lanai with two covered sitting/lounge areas overlooking the pool and lake. The pool is ready for a dip as the pool heater is brand new (2023) and provides reliable heating that can be controlled from an app on your phone. The great room features built-ins and elegant details. The dedicated office is complete with a built-in desk and shelving. The right side of the house features the primary suite with two large walk-in closets, an upgraded primary bath with rain head shower and soaking tub. Two more generous bedrooms – one with a walk-in closet and the other with an ensuite bath and a hall bath can be found on the left side of the house. The home is replete with many architectural upgrades – niches, crown molding throughout, arches, cherry wood cabinets and a disappearing corner sliding glass door in the breakfast area. This feature truly brings the outside in and practically doubles the entertainment area. River Wilderness is an established community with winding, tree-lined streets with tall oaks and mature landscaping. Walkers, bikers and neighbors walking their dogs set the scene for an active and social community. The Club offers golf, tennis, social activities, pickleball, pool and more. Boat and RV storage in community. For the nature lovers, there are hiking trails and abundant wildlife. There are two 24-hour manned gates. CLUB MBRSHIP IS OPTIONAL. There is a COMMUNITY BOAT RAMP that is open to the entire community and provides direct access to the Manatee River. River Wilderness is PERFECTLY LOCATED! Strategically positioned between St. Pete and Sarasota, access to 2 airports (45 min.) several hospitals is available to the north and south. The newly constructed Ft Hammer Park located on the beautiful Manatee River is just minutes south of the front gate and features a boat ramp, fishing pier plus picnic pavilion. The new Fort Hammer Bridge also provides a convenient back route into Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota where fine dining and shopping are within easy reach. The very popular Ellenton Outlet Mall offers designer brands at discount prices and is only 10 minutes away. Visitors come from all over the world to shop at this mall. The Ellenton factory shops at the entrance of the mall offer several options for dining and other shops. A new shopping complex just opened offering Lowes, HomeGoods, Crunch Fitness, an upscale nail spa as well as several other stores. No trucks in driveway overnight in RW. Square footage to be verified by Buyer/Agents. No trucks in driveway overnight.