One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This rarely available upper-level condo truly feels like a single-family home! Only 2.5 years old, hurricane impact windows and doors, 2100 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, along with an extra-large 2 car garage at 500sf that can be a tandem 3 car garage, room for a golf cart or additional storage. The open floor plan is bright and airy with the heart of the home being the fabulous kitchen featuring a very sizable quartz island for those family gatherings and views of the lake. The oversized Owner's Retreat features brand new carpeting, two walk in closets, and a spacious ensuite bath with separate sink areas. A sliding glass door in the Owner’s Retreat provides secondary access to the screened lanai while filling the room with natural sunlight & delivering more beautiful lake views. The additional two generously-sized bedrooms feature walk-in closets and are located on the other side of the home, giving it the ideal split-floorplan home. This upper unit is a true end-unit filled with plenty of natural light. Features of this magnificent gated boating community include a 24-hour guard, along with the amenities of a Port and Court Club featuring an onsite marina, dock lease, canoe and kayak launch, event coordinator with activities for all ages, Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, library, resort-style pools, riverfront nature trail along the Manatee River, playground, and a dog park. Catch the sunset overlooking the Manatee River while enjoying the riverfront pool. Tidewater Preserve is situated on over 400 acres with two miles of frontage on the Manatee River which leads directly to the Gulf of Mexico. With a convenient location, you have easy access to I-75, our beautiful gulf beaches, a variety of shopping/dining options at UTC, and plenty of local eateries in downtown Bradenton or Lakewood Ranch are just minutes away. Maintenance fee includes basic cable, internet, pest control, recreation facilities, sewer, trash, 24-hour gated security, water, insurance, and exterior maintenance.