PRICE REDUCTION! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath pool home in the RIVER DISTRICT has been a successful SHORT-TERM RENTAL. A split plan makes sense for year-round living or rentals and the owner's wing is separated from the other bedrooms by a spacious family room, living room, full-size dining room with a built-in bar, and kitchen with an island, banquette, and built-in display cabinets. The heart of this home is a huge covered back porch with French doors from the owner's suite, family room, and dining room. The porch overlooks the pool and privacy-fenced backyard and is a perfect place for morning coffee, a cookout with family and friends, or a romantic evening. There are two large ensuite bedrooms in the split plan as well as a third bedroom with two separate closets. The owner's suite boasts a cathedral ceiling,walk-in closet, reading alcove, office alcove, and a private entrance to the back porch. All rooms are filled with light-even the kitchen banquette has a big bay window! Looking for a private office or studio? There is an adorable free-standing, air-conditioned “she-shed” overlooking the pool! The owners preserved the original hardwood floors while upgrading with new SOLAR PANELS (2020), electrical panel (2019), piping (2016), ductwork (2020), windows and AC (2015). This home is MOVE-IN-READY and can be purchased furnished. LOCATION! Only one block to the Manatee River, less than a mile from Downtown Bradenton, and only a few miles from Anna Maria Island beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Close to restaurants and local pubs on Old Main Street, the Bradenton Riverwalk. South Florida Museum, Saturday morning Farmers Market, Manatee Performing Arts Center, Twin Dolphin Marina, and Robinson Preserve. This Florida lifestyle does still exist and it can be yours. NO HOA. NO DEED RESTRICTIONS. No time to waste. Schedule a showing now.