Enjoy resort-style living in this lovely brick home sited on the edge of the South River and only a few steps to a nature path and private sandy beach. Other notable amenities in the desirable South River Landing community include a deep water marina, swimming pool and clubhouse off the protected waters of Almshouse Creek, tennis courts, playground and 24/7 gated and staffed security. This distinctive 4,650 sq. ft home embodies natural light and panoramic water views from nearly every room, emphasized by abundant picture windows and tall ceilings. The lofty 2-story Great Room showcases a floor-to-ceiling, 2-sided fireplace which frames the South River. Huge views are also captured from the Dining Room and the Morning Room off the Kitchen. A convenient shady covered deck is accessible from all social spaces and opens to a renovated and extended waterfront deck with cable railing. The main level Primary Suite features a sun-drenched super bath with cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet and private waterside deck. Handsome hardwood floors extend throughout most of the main level, including the Primary Suite, then up the wide staircase and upper level landing. This hardwood bridge has a unique vantage point overlooking the front of the property and also the Great Room, while connecting the upper level bedrooms. All 3 spacious, upper-level bedrooms enjoy a birds eye view of the South River. On the lower level, a vast Recreation Room with 9 ft ceilings can offer a variety of uses and highlights a 2-sided masonry fireplace, wet bar and a full-length wall of waterside windows and doors. A full bath is tucked away for privacy and convenience while the 5th bedroom offers its own en suite bath and water views. The lower level opens to a covered flagstone waterfront patio to the grassy lawn. Significant storage space over the 2-car Garage is safely and easily accessible from a fixed staircase. (50-yr CertainTeed cedar-simulated composite roof and gutters in 2012) The community association fee covers your lawn mowing, mulching, trimming and snow removal while also maintaining the marina, pool, tennis, playground, nature path and 24/7/365 staffed gated security. Boat slips for rent or purchase based on availability.