STILLWATER… by the RIVER. Tucked away on a serene half-acre lot along the Braden River, this RIVERFRONT pool home in highly desirable Mote Ranch offers a truly one-of-a-kind setting. Surrounded by lush natural beauty and Old Florida charm with mature landscaping. A private boat dock and a boat lift, this property is perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or simply enjoying the riverfront views right from your backyard. Enter double doors into over 2,700 SF of thoughtfully designed living space. An open, inviting floor plan with high ceilings and wood-look vinyl flooring throughout. Large sliding glass doors in the formal living room open to the huge lanai and solar-heated pool with the peaceful river beyond. The spacious kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry & counter space, built-in desk, and a cozy breakfast nook with a large aquarium window. The large family room opens to lanai, a formal dining room offers additional space for entertaining. The split-bedroom layout features a generous primary suite with private access to the lanai, a large walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath. A mudroom leads to an oversized laundry room with built-in cabinetry, utility sink, and space ideal for crafts, sewing, or a home office. The 3-car garage is split, 2 car side entry with large paver driveway and 1 car facing the side yard, great to store your boating equipment, an exercise room or workshop, or golf cart parking… newly installed epoxy flooring in garages. Outside, enjoy a large, screened lanai and paver patio. A gravel walkway leads to a large clearing, a fire pit area by the water, ideal for bird watching, meditation, or painting. Ample updates between 2024–2025 include: new retaining wall, French drain and rip-rap along the riverbank, new sod, refreshed landscaping, extended irrigation system, updated pool equipment, pool deck resurfaced and repainted, interior and exterior fixtures, LED lighting, security system, and more. Major systems have also been maintained, including a barrel tile roof (2017), HVAC with UV light (2021), mini-split A/C in primary bedroom and water treatment and reverse osmosis systems (2023). Located in Mote Ranch with no CDD fees and low HOA, residents enjoy access to a community pool, playground, and dock. Golf is available at Palm Aire CC or University Park CC. All just minutes from University Parkway, UTC, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota’s renowned cultural and recreational attractions. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful riverfront living close in to Sarasota and Bradenton.