The buyer of this home will start off in their dream home with a BRAND NEW ROOF! Roof installation will start 3/1. Lovingly cared for, this home is nestled on a lush, pond-view lot in the exclusive gated community of The Club at River Wilderness. This home is pure perfection that spans 2740 sf and boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a den with extensive built-in cabinetry. This home is perfect for entertaining - large patio, open and spacious interior, chef's kitchen with adjacent family room. The family room and kitchen each have sliding glass doors that provide easy access to the patio. The formal living room and dining room are set apart with floor to ceiling pillars and oversized designer tile set on the diagonal. There is extensive crown moulding and designer woodwork touches inside several of the archways. The office/den is the perfect place to work from home! The view from the office is magnificent - a meandering pond and a lush nature preserve are yours to enjoy every single day! New wood-plank tile was installed in 2019. The master bedroom is positioned away from the hub of the home, has two dual walk-in closets and provides a serene and relaxing oasis with a view to the lanai and pond. A door leads to the lanai and pool area - step out the door and take a dip in the pool! The master bath is large and private and features a new shower door, a new comfort-height toilet, and all new hardware on all the fixtures. There are two other bedrooms and two baths located on the opposite side of the house and provide delightful accommodations to friends or family. Both toilets have been replaced with comfort height toilets. The owners have made numerous improvements: NEW STAINLESS KITCHEN APPLIANCES IN 2020, INSTALLED OFFICE AND MURPHY BED IN BEDROOM #1 ($10000 2019), new master bathroom tub, shower, sinks and shower enclosure, new floor in den (2019), new ceiling fans in most locations (2018-2019), insulated both garage doors, NEW LIGHTED AWNING ON BACK OF HOUSE, new smoke detectors throughout house (2021), all new shelving in closets, installed a new taller cabinet in laundry room, NEW POOL HEATER (2018), installed outdoor holiday lighting receptacle controlled by switch in living room hallway. Oak Ridge is a quiet and private street with lower traffic volume. Don't wait, this is a gem that won't last. Check out River Wilderness Times & Tours YouTube page to meet the membership director and learn about the many exciting projects underway. The Club at River Wilderness is a Golf & Country Club community offering golf, tennis, fitness, bocci ball, pickle ball and country club activities. There is an Olympic size swimming pool and boat and RV storage available. For the nature lovers, there are hiking trails and abundant wildlife. There are two 24-hour manned gates. Club membership 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.