Welcome to Tidewater Preserve, by far Bradenton's premier gated boating community on the Manatee River. This home boasts 3 bedrooms with a den, 2 full baths, and a 2-car garage. The home also comes with a private elevator. When you walk into the huge great room and kitchen, you are welcomed with amazing views overlooking the community's private lagoon and marina. The kitchen floorplan features a large island with granite countertops perfect for entertaining, 42" cabinets with under mount lighting, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. For the gourmet cook in you, the stove is powered by natural gas. For energy efficiency there is an on-demand tankless water heater. Also installed is a water softening system with reverse osmosis for drinking water. There is a large laundry room in the unit. Enjoy the morning sun rises from your spacious lanai while you watch boats sail by in the sheltered lagoon. On the side of the home. you will find the large 2 car garage. Above the garage is a huge storage attic accessible via pull down stairs, Tidewater Preserve is a private community with an access gate staffed 24/7/365. There are community amenities to fill everyone's active lifestyle. This includes a community center with an activity coordinator, 3 pools, 2 fitness centers, tennis and pickle ball courts, a dog park, and riverfront walking trails. There is also a playground for your younger family members. For boaters, there is a protected marina with slips available for rent, as well as a community kayak and canoe launch. Schedule a showing soon .... You will not be disappointed.