One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Discover this beautifully updated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house in the sought after Whitfield Estates, boasting 180 ft water frontage on Bowlees Creek, just a short 10 minute boat ride to the Sarasota Bay intercoastal waterway and 30 minutes to the Gulf of Mexico. Bowlees Creek is maintained and dredged by Manatee County, unlike a canal property. Keep your boat in the backyard on the boat lift featuring a covered canopy with electrical service, water, and a large sturdy composite deck. Kayak or paddleboard at your pleasure.Your back yard oasis features a large pool heated and/or cooled with a new heat pump surrounded by a large deck and large roof constructed to twice the strength beyond code for wind safety. Perfect for hosting family and friend gatherings. The backyard is fully fenced, with irrigation throughout the property, and completely private. Enjoy views of the creek, the abundant wildlife, and the beautifully landscaped gardens. Your neighbors will not be on view, a rare find. Manatees with their babies, eagles, osprey, herons, birds and ducks will be your morning coffee companions. The side yards are both tidy with concrete pads and feature a new 14x8.5 ft shed and an outdoor shower. Almost a half an acre of property is yours to enjoy.The home is 2,102 square ft, 3 bed 2 bath plus a 2 car garage. The master bedroom with en-suite bath compromises the entire width of the home, large enough for a second living room with luxurious privacy. Newly upgraded throughout the home includes new plumbing, new hurricane windows and hurricane sliding glass doors, new appliances, new kitchen, new air conditioner, new luxury vinyl floors, new interior doors, and all freshly painted. Move in ready! No detail has been overlooked.For those of you who enjoy a full range of lifestyle choices Whitfield is an excellent option situated between both Sarasota and Bradenton. The oldest golf course in Sarasota the Sara Bay Country Club is within walking distance and offers many different types of memberships. World renowned Ringling Museum is a mere 3 mile drive. St. Armands Circle and Lido beach can be reached just a quickly as Bradenton Beach and Anna-Maria Island. Downtown Sarasota is a short drive, as is the Bradenton River Walk. There are many restaurants, theater, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall all at your fingertips. Fish off the dock, go for a bike ride, or a walk. The neighborhood is friendly and welcoming. This property promises a unique living experience close to nature yet wrapped in modern comforts.