Under contract-accepting backup offers. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Don't miss this extremely rare opportunity to own nearly 4 acres in the heart of Lakewood Ranch's highly desirable River Club. Custom built home in 1992 by local builder E M Kolb Construction featuring over 3200 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, den/office, formal living and dining areas, a spacious eat-in kitchen and a family room featuring a gas fireplace and scenic views. The pocket sliders make for a seamless transition out onto the covered and screened lanai, a great space to take in the nature that surrounds you while taking a dip in the pool or heated spa. The oversized 4-car garage boasts an impressive work bench, a charging station for your electric vehicle, 2 storage closets and plenty of room for your cars, trucks, toys and more! Convenient whole house central vac. Custom Leaf Filter Gutters. Tucked privately off the long private drive, this property borders muti-acreage neighboring properties and 34 acres of wild Florida splendor in Manatee County's public natural conservatory park Johnson Preserve on the Braden River. Experience Florida flora and fauna in your own backyard. Private lagoon, with access to the Braden River, walking trails, lush mature landscape. The possibilities are endless! Tired of seeing sterile design with no character? Looking to making it your own? This current open concept, split floor plan with 11-foot+ ceilings provides the perfect layout for your own amazing remodel. Panoramic views of your personal forest from nearly every room in the house. NEW ROOF (2023), NEW A/C (2020). Moments from downtown Lakewood Ranch, Waterside, shopping, award-winning beaches, Sarasota and so much more! Call for a private showing today.