3948 Manatee Club Dr Welcome to resort-style living in the highly desirable 55+ gated community of Riverside Club Golf and Marina. This beautifully designed 2023 Palm Harbor, Ventura model open-concept home, situated on an extra-large corner lot, offers 1, 440 sq. ft. of inviting living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, perfectly suited for both everyday comfort and entertaining. Enjoy tranquil pond views from the expansive rear lanai, rescreened with no-see-um screens for year-round enjoyment. A front lanai added in 2025 provides the perfect place to relax and take in Florida sunsets. Inside, the home is filled with natural light from transom and sky windows and features luxury vinyl plank flooring in the main living areas, plush carpeting in the bedrooms, crown molding throughout, and modern ceiling fans in every room. The open kitchen and living area serve as the heart of the home, showcasing an 8-foot entertaining island with wine rack and USB outlets, stainless steel appliances with a striking range hood, soft-close cabinetry, pantry cabinet, AAMA certification rated 58 hurricane windows, and a whole-house UV ultraviolet light water purifier with an extra sediment filter. The spacious primary suite offers sky windows, large walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired ensuite with dual vanities, LED mirrors, and a tiled walk-in shower with bench. The second bedroom is generously sized and comfortably accommodates a king-size bed, complete with its own walk-in closet. The third bedroom, featuring elegant French doors, provides flexibility as a home office, den, or guest space. A convenient indoor laundry area with extra storage nook leads to the two-car garage with keypad entry and side access door. Outdoor living is exceptional with two oversized 9x22 screened lanais, well-kept landscaping, gutters for proper drainage, and an extra side lot with room to add a patio. Energy-efficient impact-rated windows are designed to withstand winds up to 130 mph, and a complimentary golf cart is included with the purchase. Residents enjoy access to par 71 golf course, pro shop, two amenity centers, heated pools with hot tubs, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, marina with boating access, waterfront restaurant, woodworking shop, movie theater, library, sauna, dog park, and a full calendar of activities and social events. Lot rent includes water, trash pickup, recycled lawn irrigation, lawn care, and access to amenities-with no property taxes. Conveniently located just 20-30 minutes from Tampa, St. Pete, Bradenton, and Sarasota, and within an hour of beautiful Gulf beaches. Schedule your private showing today and experience the Riverside Club lifestyle.