Get ready to experience the true Florida lifestyle to its fullest in this beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home in the pristine community of Mote Ranch along the Braden River. From the moment you walk in a stunning view of the pool welcomes you from across the open concept kitchen/living room making you feel right at home. The kitchen, which includes recently updated stainless steel appliances, a convenient pantry, granite counter with bar top seating, chic glass backsplash, and under-counter lighting will please even the most discerning home chef. Vaulted ceilings, gleaming wood laminate floors, and a beautiful chandelier that anchors the space for a large dining table give this already spacious living room a light and expansive feeling that is ideal for hosting family dinners or entertaining friends, while the breakfast nook that overlooks the lanai offers a perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee. Take a stroll through the living room’s tinted glass sliders to the outdoor oasis featuring a large pool deck with a covered sitting and dining area and a heated pool surrounded by tropical landscaping that provides privacy from the neighbors. The split floor plan offers your guests plenty of privacy and comfort with two generous bedrooms and a shared bathroom which are separated from an inviting homeowners suite, that is complete with another set of glass sliders to the pool and private hallway that leads to a large walk-in closet and an oversized bath boasting dual sinks around a large vanity, a spacious walk-in shower, and private commode. Top all this off with a recently installed AC system & water heater, a large laundry room with built-in cabinetry, and an oversized two-car garage with sparkling epoxy floors and plenty of storage for toys, making it perfect for growing families or seasonal residents alike. With its acres of wildlife preserves and ponds, this highly desired community promotes an active lifestyle with chance encounters among its residents and offers a clubhouse with a Jr. Olympic-style heated pool, playground, private kayak/paddleboard launch, and fishing dock included in its reasonable HOA dues. What’s more, the homes central Manatee County location is not only close to great schools, golf courses, and has all the services offered at the University Town Center at your fingertips; It is also centrally located for a manageable commute to work and play in downtown Bradenton or Sarasota, and relaxing at St. Pete Beach, on Anna Maria Island, or the powder white sand of the world-famous Siesta Key Beach.