Idyllic 3 bed, 2 bath, WATERFRONT home with a NEW ROOF (September 2024), FRESH interior & exterior paint, NO HOA/CDD, completely renovated, and move-in ready! Homeport your sailboat, catamaran, cruiser, or trawler on the 45-ft face DOCK in deep water on the main channel of the Little Manatee River less then one mile from the open water of Tampa Bay, and on out to the Gulf. In addition to the face dock, there is a 35-ft slip plus a 6k/12k BOAT LIFT, and a covered BOAT HOUSE WITH LIFT. Electric and water at all berths! Enjoy tranquil privacy, as the 95 feet of riverfront faces the preserve. The interior of this beautifully updated coastal cottage features NEW ITALIAN PORCELAIN TILE and PLANTATION SHUTTERS throughout! There are river views from all rooms and a functional WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE. The kitchen has CUSTOM HICKORY CABINETRY, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL appliances, and BREAKFAST BAR with pendant lights. The spacious primary bedroom has NEW CARPET, a NEW ceiling fan, an EN-SUITE BATHROOM, and opens through FRENCH DOORS to the river. Hear and see porpoises and manatees frolicking and feeding in the water as you entertain guests year-round on the expansive 500+ sqft COVERED & SCREENED LANAI – an exceptional extension of living and dining space. Beside the boathouse is plenty of other storage in the large shed and two smaller side sheds. The property is FULLY FENCED and located at the end of a CUL-DE-SAC. It has an ARTESIAN WELL for irrigation, yard, and dock use to help substantially reduce the county water bill. There is plenty of room on this large lot to add a pool and an additional 3-car garage. Additional features include: PAVER DRIVEWAY, covered front entry, attached 1-car garage, backyard pergola, OUTDOOR SHOWER, interior laundry room with built-in cabinetry & shelving, CHAIR RAIL & WAINSCOTING, updated bathrooms, and a WALK-IN CLOSET in the back bedroom off the Family Room. This remarkable home is a boater’s dream come true, and the location is truly one-of-kind. Don’t miss your chance to live the Florida waterfront lifestyle!