Price reduction on this completely private home, with birds and acres of woods behind you. Discover this home in River Woods, a serene residential community nestled along the north bank of the Manatee River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home also features an office/den, which can be made into a 4th bedroom or a totally private office away from the rest of the house. The property stands out as an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make it their own. The seller, before retiring, invested significantly in updating the exterior to ensure a modern and well-maintained appearance. These updates include: New Roof (2020): Durable and built to last and your insurance company will love this fact! Fresh Exterior Paint (2021): Adds a clean and inviting look. Decorative Driveway (2023): Enhances curb appeal and makes a striking first impression. Landscaping updates to further beautify the outside. These upgrades provide the next owner with peace of mind and savings on exterior maintenance, while ensuring the home radiates charm and style. The location of the property is also on the A list. When you open the front door of the home, you will look out to the back of the home and feel you have been lifted away to a magical land of gorgeous trees as far as the eye can see. You will hear the breeze and the birds alive in this living forest of serenity and peace. No neighbors behind you at all, just woods. The interior of the home has so much room including a super size dinette surrounded by windows and woods making meal time a peaceful pleasure. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets, counter tops and a walk in pantry. The master bedroom looks out to the woods and has entry to the open porch. And if you collect cars, the garage holds 3 with ample space in the driveway for guests. Most of the home has ceramic tile for easy cleaning leaving the bedrooms, den and dining room with carpet. A good size laundry room with closet off the bedrooms offers entry to the home from the garage. You will fall in love with this home with its high ceilings and sliding glass doors across the entire back of the home that brings in so much light and shows off the living woods behind the home. Not only are you buying a super home that has curb appeal on a scale of 10, but River Woods is an exceptional place to call home, with its recreation center including a clubhouse, complete with TV and fitness equipment, a swimming pool and two tennis/pickleball courts. River Woods is off 301 and only a few miles from the interstate so getting to work or anywhere you wish to go is easy and quick. There is plenty of shopping and retail only minutes up the road. This is the deal you have been waiting for. Don't risk losing it. Did I mention the 2023 AC?