Country waterfront Estate nestled on a +-40-acre property in the highly sought after Myakka City, Verna Bethany area. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and new metal roof, this property is full of country charm. Enjoy colorful Florida sunsets from the front porch overlooking the green pastures and mature oak trees. The living room, adorned with a wood burning fireplace, is the center of the space. Open the sliding glass doors into the kitchen that comes with a gas stove/range, electric refrigerator, microwave and a vintage real wood burning stove along with an eating space. Gather on the 23×23 ft. screened in lanai for family time or to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sun come up. Utilize the laundry/mud room after returning from watering the fruit trees. There are newly planted guava, peach, persimmons and citrus trees on the south side of the yard. New A/C HVAC newly installed. This property borders the Lake Manatee River reservoir for 3000+ feet and is boat/motor navigable with average 6 ft depth. The serene winding river leads directly to Lake Manatee so bring your boat, kayak, canoe and fishing gear. The 30×50 metal barn/workshop has 3 sliding doors for easy parking for your equipment. It comes with a hydraulic lift and electric. In case of an emergency, behind the home is a hurricane/storm bunker shelter with electric and A/C. Checking into possible subdivision with the county, will need to verify. No HOA or deed restrictions. Bring your horses, livestock and gardening gloves because the possibilities are vast on this private homestead. 20 minutes to I-75 at Lakewood Ranch and 30 minutes to Sarasota.