700 N RIVER ROAD

Exquisite waterfront home with Extensive Upgrades in a Premier Waterfront Community!
Discover this rare find! This 3500+ square foot 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home with 268 feet of frontage on the beautiful Myakka River, located in one of the area’s most exclusive communities. Let's not forget on 5.84 acres of natural beauty and privacy, this property is a haven for those seeking serenity, convenience, and luxury all while being close to modern amenities. World class fishing and river exploring right in your own backyard with access to the harbor / gulf!
Property Features: Private Dock & Boat Lift: Fully built dock with new handrails, slats, and remote-controlled lift, plus a private sitting area and ladder. Walkway and bunks are adjustable to accommodate various boat sizes. Additional Parcel: an extra approx. 1.25 parcel lot across the main drive offers endless potential for building a guest house or other structures.
Main Home Highlights: Open split floor plan with 3 large bedrooms, plus a remodeled secondary master suite is a 4th bedroom or could be utilized as a in-law suite! Fantastic 2nd floor loft area and flex space with private balcony overlooking the river and preserve in the back of the property.
Recent Upgrades & Enhancements:
Windows & Doors: Updated impact windows and doors, including a new front door; sliding glass doors are double-pane.
Flooring: New real wood flooring throughout the first floor and new carpet upstairs.
Bathrooms: All bathrooms remodeled, with new vinyl flooring in the upstairs bath.
Lighting & Fixtures: New ceiling fans in most rooms, new light fixtures in the foyer and stairway.
Kitchen: Enlarged and remodeled, featuring new appliances (gas range, double oven, dishwasher, and microwave).
Fireplace: New gas fireplace with a separate propane tank.
HVAC & Generator: Dual AC units replaced in 2020; added 16 KW generator with a 250-gallon propane tank.
Additional Updates: Solid interior doors, refinished stair treads, remodeled pantry and laundry rooms, electronic shutters (front side of the house).
Exterior & Outdoor Features:
Roof & Gutters: New metal roof (Dec 2023) and new gutters.
Landscaping: New sod, relocated palm trees, and added fruit trees (mango, banana, lime, date, tangerine, avocado).
Pond Enhancements: Added bubblers, replaced fountain motor, and stocked the pond.
Water System: Repaired and upgraded the R/O system and well.
Driveway & Walkways: Reconfigured driveway, added path lighting, and new walkway to the pond.
Sprinkler System: Newly installed sprinkler system.
Stucco Exterior: Replaced stone façade with modern stucco.
Dock & Patio Upgrades:
Dock re-stained, new handrails, lighting, and rope lines.
Pool & Patio: Added a 10’ x 30’ pool, new pavers, screened enclosure, patio heater, and a new stem wall.
Community Amenities:
Enjoy a community pool, playground, tennis and basketball, boat launch and miles of scenic trails, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts or equestrians.
Prime Location:
Despite the peaceful seclusion, this property is only minutes from I-75, the newly developed Wellen Park offering shopping, dining, entertainment, Atlanta Braves stadium, Venice, and North Port and more. Gulf beaches and water access points are just 15 minutes away.
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Schedule your private showing today! This community has historically low turnover and these properties rarely become available.