Private and serene, this spacious lake front, three bedroom, two and a half bath, plus den, open concept home has wonderful water views, decorative 12' tray ceilings and a three car garage. As you enter this home through grand double doors, you're immediately greeted with a large great room and views out to the pool, lake and preserve area (no houses directly behind you!). There are easy to maintain tile floors flowing seamlessly throughout the main living spaces and interesting architectural details such as high ceilings, decorative columns and arched openings. The kitchen has ample cabinets, generous counter space, breakfast bar open to the great room and eat-in breakfast nook with an 'aquarium' window overlooking the pool, spa and lake. For more formal occasions, there's a separate dining room perfect for wonderful gatherings. And for that much sought after work/life balance, there's a home office/den for school work, working from home or as a second lounging space. With a split bedroom plan, you're sure to love the sense of space and privacy this home offers. The lake front ensuite primary bedroom is nestled on one side of the home and has two walk-in closets, a linen closet, soaking tub, large walk-in shower, two vanities, private water closet and direct access to the lanai and pool. On the other side of the home are two large bedrooms (one currently used as a home gym) and second bathroom that can be closed off by a pocket door creating its own separate suite. This wonderful home has a very spacious yard with caged pool and spa overlooking the lake, covered lounging space on the pool lanai, and covered front porch. The roof is new in 2022, the HVAC is 2017, there's a Hurricane Impact Garage Door on the 3 garages and the house is NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE! On .56 acres, this terrific home is in the highly desirable, golf cart friendly, Twin Rivers community. There are no CDD fees, low HOA fees of $265/quarter and a less restrictive HOA. Ideally located between the Gamble Creek and the Manatee River, this 1800+/- acre community has something for everyone. Homes sit on large lots, the streets are wide, and there are numerous serene lakes. For a day of fun, there are established ponds for fishing, a fishing pier, picnic pavilion, kayaking, canoeing and boat launch into the Manatee River. There's also the Twin Rivers Park with basketball, volleyball, playground and soccer field. Twin Rivers is ideally located close to the Ellenton Mall and I-75 for easy access to St. Pete, Tampa, Bradenton and Sarasota. Call today and schedule your private showing!