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ONLY 14 VILLAS EXIST IN RIVER WILDERNESS — AND THIS ONE COMES WITH A POND AND GOLF COURSE VIEW. Set within the gated River Wilderness Golf & Country Club community in Parrish, this 3-bedroom villa offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the privacy, amenities and setting of an established golf community at an approachable $350,000 price point. Each villa is paired in a 2-by-2 configuration, meaning this home shares only one common wall, while its rear setting overlooks a peaceful pond and the first hole of the golf course. Just steps away is the private pool reserved for villa residents, with the River Wilderness clubhouse and golf course nearby. Inside, ceramic plank tile runs throughout the home, while the kitchen features striking black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The flexible third bedroom is currently arranged as a den with an office area incorporated into the walk-in closet space, allowing it to function as a comfortable work-from-home retreat or easily return to traditional bedroom use. A 2021 roof adds another important update. River Wilderness offers 24-hour staffed gated access, and golf membership is optional and is not included in the HOA dues, allowing residents to choose the club experience that fits their lifestyle. For those who prefer the water, the community also offers a boat launch, with public Manatee River access nearby for days spent boating, exploring Florida's natural surroundings or heading toward downtown Bradenton. Shopping, dining and the continued growth of Parrish are all within convenient reach. A pond view. Golf course backdrop. Villa-only pool. Optional golf membership. And one of just 14 villas in River Wilderness. At $350,000, this is an opportunity that deserves a closer look.
