One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Enjoy peaceful wildlife and nature views from this almost half-acre premium lake and preserve setting in the desirable section of Sanctuary in River Club. Perfectly positioned to take full advantage of privacy along with tranquil water views while watching the wildlife it attracts from waterfowl to birds. This Todd Johnston custom-built home offers 3 bedrooms, den and 3 full baths totaling over 2,600 sq.ft. for today's lifestyle and convenience. From the minute you enter, through the double entry doors, you will discover all the extra features and recent updates not easily found at this price point. The formal living room showcases sliding glass doors opening to the screened lanai while the formal dining room is adjacent to the kitchen making entertaining easy. The kitchen offers ample wood cabinets, a center island for convenience, stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooktop, thick granite countertops along with granite backsplash walls, breakfast bar, a separate casual dinette with aquarium glass window and flows to the spacious tiled family room with corner disappearing sliding glass doors to the pool area. Relax at the breakfast table and watch nature from your window, then enjoy the tranquility of a backyard retreat complete with your heated saltwater pool. Easy access to the outdoor area showcasing a large screened lanai, southern exposure, with covered entertaining area, in-ground saltwater swimming pool while overlooking the breathtaking water views! The owner's suite features a sitting area, door to the pool area, two separate walk-in closets and opens to the owner's suite bathroom featuring dual sinks, a split vanity with a makeup counter, a glass-enclosed Roman style walk-in shower, and an oversized soaking tub. The two guest bedrooms are separated on the other side of the house with one of them being an ensuite with full private bath. Numerous recent updates including: original HVAC system and water heater have both been replaced, pool resurfaced in Pebble-Tec, automated lanai awning, new tile in dining room, living room, and family room replacing the old carpet, newer stainless steel appliances, replaced the old pool heater, converted the chlorinated pool to saltwater, several interior rooms where painted, crown molding, gas appliances, lush landscaping on all sides, gutters, irrigation system and more! River Club is a deed restricted golfing community with short distance to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, restaurants, shopping, LWR hospital, UTC Mall, golf courses and tennis venues plus low HOA fees and NO CDD'S community. Some photos have ben virtually enhanced.