High and dry! Welcome to River Wind. A beautiful Neal Communities " Signature built" home located in Manatee County a few miles east of I75 off of SR64. This boutique neighborhood of only 62 homes features a gated entrance alongside the Manatee River yet approx. 30 ft above sea level. Newer home (2021), neighborhood complete, no construction site/noise to deal with, high-quality build, solid concrete construction with clay tile roofs offer wonderful security when in a high storm. This home is the coveted Carmel model featuring a spacious open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths,....all in their own wing of the home, an office and an additional bonus room large enough to furnish as a game room, music room, additional office or whatever your heart desires. The open floor plan features a kitchen with solid white wood cabinets with stone countertops with large island seating, an adjacent dining room, and an accommodating great room for everyone's entertaining pleasure! Separate laundry room and an attached 3 car garage complete the interior of this home. BUT, there's more,... this homes backyard covered screened lanai space is a dream. Dining area, living area as well as grilling area are all under the same roof plus a wonderful saltwater heated pool and plenty of lounge space is waiting for its new owners. Private, wooded backyard view makes you feel like you're always on vacation! Community amenities include 24/7 security monitored gated entrance, walking trails, tiki hut for entertaining, an overlook deck to view the river and a stairway to launch a kayak should you choose to enjoy. Also,...no CDD fees for this community! Convenient to all shopping,... the UTC Mall, Lakewood Ranch downtown village, Ellenton outlets and of course just down the street from supermarkets and local businesses. Nearby beaches are just a short drive away for day adventures. This is truly a hidden gem of a home and neighborhood that anyone moving or living in Florida would want to view and own!