BEST VALUE in Covered Bridge! $174 Per Square Foot. Waterfront! Modern Kitchen & Bathrooms! Tall Ceilings. True Split Floor Plan. This is the kind of home that feels good the moment you walk in. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and expansive sliders fill the home with natural light, creating a bright, open atmosphere. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,206 sq ft SPLIT FLOOR PLAN offers the privacy buyers want with spacious living areas designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. Whether you need space for guests, a home office, or simply room to spread out, this layout delivers. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat featuring SOARING CEILINGS, OVERSIZED SLIDERS, abundant natural light, a ENORMOUS WALK-IN CLOSET, and an en-suite bath with dual vanities, a garden tub, walk-in shower, and private water closet. On the opposite side of the home, two guest bedrooms and a full bathroom provide excellent separation for family, visitors, or a quiet workspace. The OVERSIZED 500 sq ft ENCLOSED LANAI is where this home truly shines. Overlooking peaceful water views, it becomes a natural extension of the living space-perfect for morning coffee, evening dinners, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Multiple sliding glass doors create seamless indoor-outdoor living. Soaring ceilings, open sight-lines, and generous room sizes enhance the spacious feel throughout the home. The updated kitchen features new countertops, bright finishes, and a functional galley layout with room for multiple cooks. A large picture window over the sink frames tranquil water views, while sliding doors from the breakfast area provide easy access to the lanai for outdoor dining. Major updates include a NEWER 2020 ROOF and a NEWER 2024 5-ton HVAC system installed on a NEW 40x40 hurricane-rated pad. Located in sought-after Covered Bridge Estates, residents enjoy a CLUBHOUSE, resort-style POOL, FITNESS CENTER, TENNIS COURTS, basketball court, playground, scenic walking trails, and tranquil lakes throughout the community. Weekly Thursday food trucks and community events foster a true neighborhood feel, and BEST PART - RV or BOAT PARKING AVAILABLE!!!! Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Publix, Detwiler's Farm Market, restaurants, and shopping, with Ellenton Premium Outlets only 6 minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby parks, preserves, kayaking, and nature trails, while Gulf Coast beaches are just a short drive. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away, and both downtown Sarasota and downtown St. Petersburg are within about 30 minutes, offering exceptional dining, museums, entertainment, and waterfront attractions. Inquire about VA assumable loan potentially available.