One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. The canopy oaks surrounding the roads leading into River Wilderness will leave you in awe. You won't believe that you are only 10 minutes from the Interstate. Serenity & safety abound as you pass through the 24 hour manned guard gate and see the grounds in the Country Club. And the sellers are motivated to help you into your new maintenance free lifestyle! Meticulously maintained through out, you won't ever want to leave. When you arrive to Brookridge Ln you will be welcomed to a quaint community, and bonus: the pool is literally a hop, skip and a jump away. Before even walking inside you will be drawn to a fantastic place to have your morning coffee. It is the front patio area which is completely enclosed, with the soothing sounds of the fountain. This is one of 3 screened in patio areas. Looking around the front yard you will see the flower beds have been freshly mulched and the maintenance free yard is well taken care of by the Association. Even the sprinklers are covered by the Association as an added bonus! Vaulted ceilings and multiple skylights greet you as you enter the great room, as well as sunlight, openness, and an electric fireplace. There is also a fantastic view back thru the multiple sliding doors of the preserve and copious lanai space. The lanai features brick pavers for easy maintenance. No need to repaint your deck here. Back inside, the spacious kitchen will have a brand new stainless steel kitchen appliance package delivered on 5/8/20. They will accent the grey and white granite, tiled backsplash and white cabinets perfectly. The eat in kitchen area has many windows to keep it light and bright. Moving on to the master, you have a huge amount of space to work with; there is even a sitting area for your home office or a big chaise lounge to curl up on and read your favorite book. Additionally you'll have a private screened in lanai off the Master bedroom for your personal retreat. In the Master Bath there is double sinks and a garden tub just ready for you to relax in after a long day. The 2nd bedroom is also a good size for flexible options or guests, and leads out to the main lanai area. In this community you have the option to join the River Wilderness Golf and Country Club where Golf and Social memberships are available but not required. The Country Club sits on 150 acres and is part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System. Across from the Country Club you have the Athletic Facility with a fitness center, swimming and tennis available. Perhaps you are a boater. You can use the community boat ramp that will deliver you into the Manatee River and out to the Gulf of Mexico. There is, for an additional fee, a community storage area for your trailered boat as well. Minutes away is the Fort Hamer bridge where you'll find great outdoor space including another public boat ramp and Ft Hamer Park. The Manatee County Rowing Training Facility can also be found there. Overall if you are a boater, golfer, nature lover or simply someone that wants a maintenance free lifestyle you can't go wrong with this home.