RARE, OLD-FLORIDA ACREAGE on Gottfried Creek with just ONE BRIDGE TO BAY! Situated on TWO LOTS totaling 1.85 acres this CHARMING, WATERFRONT POOL HOME is one to remember. As soon as you arrive to the property you will be entranced by the IDYLLIC PARK-LIKE SETTING that features towering pines, mature oaks and beautiful blooming trees. This IRREPLACEABLE SCENERY is just the beginning of what's in store here! INSIDE, the home has been well maintained and spaciously appointed with a living room overlooking your front yard, a large family room overlooking the back and multiple windows in both that fill the home with bright, natural light. The GALLEY KITCHEN serves the center of the home and easily flows with two dining spaces and the closet pantry. Two guest bedrooms are tucked down a hallway with guest bathroom while the MASTER SUITE is located on the opposite side for privacy and quiet with a walk-in closet, pool view and REMODELED ENSUITE BATHROOM. OUTSIDE, a whole-home length lanai provides an incredible amount of space to relax and entertain around your LARGE POOL. Framed by an impressive SCREEN CAGE with plenty of decking and another picture-perfect scene as the backdrop – the TRANQUIL SETTING continues. An orchid pergola leads you under the banyan tree and opens up to AN EXPANSIVE BACKYARD with plenty of room for pets or children to run and play. 140 FEET OF WATERFRONT offers you a wide wooden dock with space for friends to come by boat, a 6,000 POUND BOAT LIFT (installed in 2017) and a walk-in kayak/paddle board launch. Enjoy incredible fishing and wildlife right from the dock or explore the waterways by boat. A short ride brings you to the intracoastal waterway and LEMON BAY with access to multiple waterfront restaurants, sandbars, STUMP PASS and the GULF OF MEXICO! Although you may feel like your worlds away here, the property is centrally located in the heart of town with convenient access by car or BIKE TO MANASOTA KEY and Englewood beach as well as groceries, schools, the hospital, YMCA and much more! Other features to note include the 2013 WHOLE HOME REPIPE, 2016 electrical panel, 2017 water heater, interior laundry room, oversized garage and storage shed. WALK-THROUGH/FLYOVER VIDEO AVAILABLE – CALL TODAY!