One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to this open, stately home that exudes comfort and luxury. Well positioned on a .78 acre lot, this beautifully landscaped yard even gives you a peek of the 9th tee. This large updated River Club Fortress would make a great family, or multi-generational compound. The 4 bedrooms are all on the main floor, and it boasts 4 1/2 baths. The home includes a large primary suite, a private office, a formal living room, a formal dining room, and a huge South wing with a bonus family room, and 3 bedrooms, and 1 1/2 bathrooms. The main living area is open and visually connected with 12 foot ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, and a 75" included television. The well appointed kitchen has granite countertops, a breakfast bar, two islands, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, a breakfast nook, and an oversized pantry. The upstairs bonus room has a dry bar, a refrigerator, a full bath, and would make a excellent man cave or media room. The pool area is a resort style oasis with gas heated pool and spa, and plenty of deck space, enclosed in a huge screened area. The retractable awning gives you extra shaded space on those sunny Florida pool days. The 2 separate 2 car garages have new epoxy floors. You should have plenty of extra storage or room for all your toys. Recent updates include insulated impact windows, a whole house generator with automatic transfer switch, and a new 500 gallon propane tank. They replaced the exterior soffits with plywood, and added 2 new insulated impact garage doors and tracks. Other updates include a A/C main unit, hardwood floors for the primary bedroom, stairs, and upstairs bonus room, paint inside and out, water heaters, pool screens and screws, exterior landscape lighting, and leaf filters for the gutters. A-rated schools and Low HOA fees. Close proximity to UTC mall, Lakewood Ranch, restaurants, shopping, I-75, and the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport. Pride of ownership shows in this meticulously maintained River Club Fortress.