5438 Manatee Point Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34652

Life on the river gets no sweeter than this four-bedroom, four-bath pool home. With a coveted location on the open-water bend of the Pithlachascotee River, this residence boasts the best of living on the water with close to 3,000 square feet of your own private paradise. With 15-minute, quick and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, you can moor your boat on the extended dock or store it on the 10,000-pound boat lift. Then meander through the outside oasis, complete with a pool, spa, paved patio and outdoor kitchen complete with a gas grill/rotisserie, where you can enjoy sunsets and the tranquil river ambiance. Inside the home, the vaulted ceilings and open floor plan are a dream. The gourmet kitchen with a dual-fuel oven/cooktop, granite countertops, island prep station, breakfast bar and eat-in dining area is open to the large living space accented with a corner fireplace and beautiful built-in bookcases. These rooms, along with the large dining room, all have magnificent views of the pool and river just beyond and make entertaining a breeze. The first-floor principal bedroom and en suite, accessed by a “secret door,” has recently been remodeled and features an expansive walk-in closet and dedicated shoe closet. The full-size laundry room with a refreshment refrigerator, bonus room with bath and courtyard access could transition into an in-law suite. Another full bath is also on the main floor, which has new wood-like tile throughout. Upstairs you’ll find a large loft space, great for an office, two additional bedrooms, one with a secluded balcony and a full bath. The home has been designed with an incredible amount of storage easily accessed from this level as well. This home is turnkey and features many upgrades throughout. Complete with a fenced-in backyard, beautifully manicured front yard, whole-house generator, two-car finished garage and end of cul-de-sac location, this home will inspire immediate interest. New Port Richey is a residential community rich in history and alive with festivals and special events and an attractive historical downtown and Main Street.