One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Check out one of the best kept secrets on the west coast and enjoy boating water and a dock behind your well-appointed home!  Perfectly located in the premier boating community of The Inlets at Riverdale, this 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom + den/office pool home features your own private Trex freshwater boat dock with direct saltwater access to the Manatee River and onward to the Gulf of Mexico. Boat to some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida right from your own home! As you enter the home you are greeted with over 3,100+/- sq ft of refined living space. The foyer, formal living and dining room space invite you into an open concept kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and breakfast nook and great room with double-height ceilings. In addition, the owner's retreat is located conveniently on the first floor with walk-in closets, large master bathroom with soaking tub and oversized walk-in shower. Also located on the first floor is the den/office and half bath for guests. Upstairs boasts a large loft space, outdoor crow's nest retreat, bedrooms 2 & 3 with a jack and jill bathroom and bedroom 4 with an en-suite bathroom. With high ceilings and plenty of windows that provide natural light and stunning views of the pool and canal, your tropical oasis awaits. Step outside onto your screened lanai with heated saltwater PebbleTec pool with its own rock waterfall. There is plenty of outdoor space for dining, lounging and entertaining with room for an outdoor kitchen. The home welcomes you with beautiful mature palm trees that add to the Floridian coastal vibe with pavered driveway, Porte cochere and 2 car garage. Recent updates on the home include its metal roof (2014), two new AC units (2021), PebbleTec resurfaced pool, all new interior paint and tankless water heater. With no CDD fees and low HOA fees this home is located in an established neighborhood in an unbeatable location just 5 minutes to I-75, easy access to international airports, national sports venues, fine dining, the arts, world-class fishing, golfing and shopping. You won't want this opportunity to pass you by, schedule your private showing today!