NEW ROOF 2023! Lovely well-appointed "Areca" home in the desired Bay Ridge neighborhood of Riverwood. Approach the home on the beautiful paved driveway. As you enter, the newly painted formal living area leads you into the updated eat in kitchen with granite counter tops, new backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The open concept family room boasts a sleek and stylish built-in entertainment center for organizing your media equipment and TV. Plantation shutters allow for plenty of natural light. The sliding glass doors will lead you to the expansive resurfaced paved lanai with an inviting pool, water fall and relaxing water view. The primary bedroom with access to the lanai offers a updated modern en-suite bathroom. A split floor plan, the guest bedrooms with a jack-and-jill bathroom, provides privacy for you and your guests. The laundry room is complete with a newer washer/dryer. Other updates include updated flooring, an epoxy garage floor and storm shutters. There is no pool heater. Schedule a showing today and begin living the grand Florida lifestyle you have been dreaming of! Property taxes include an annual CDD fee. Riverwood stands as a premier community in Southwest Florida, offering an exquisitely landscaped setting along the tranquil Myakka River, nestled between Fort Myers and Sarasota in Port Charlotte. Spanning 1300 acres, Riverwood's master-planned community seamlessly blends natural beauty with modern living trends. Enjoy an array of lifestyle amenities, including a recreational center equipped with state-of-the-art fitness facilities, a Lap Pool and Resort Style pool, 6 hard tru tennis courts, Pickell Ball Courts, Lawn croquet, and a Dog Park, among others! Riverwood Golf Club is recognized as a Golf Digest-rated 4 ½ star Golf Course, and Riverwood Beach Club on the Gulf of Mexico offers memberships based on availability. Conveniently located near the new Sunseeker Resort, which boasts a variety of restaurants, the Tampa Rays and Atlanta Braves Spring Training facilities, Boating, World-Class Fishing, and the pristine beaches of Southwest Florida, Riverwood’s location provides easy access to a wealth of cultural and lifestyle opportunities.