4811 Shady River Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33905

This CHARMING BUCKINGHAM COTTAGE offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, privacy, and convenience. Nestled on the tranquil ORANGE RIVER W/ GULF ACCESS, it’s a dream for lovers of boating, kayaking, fishing, or simply soaking it all in. Launch from the bank, use the ROLLER DOCK w/ WINCH, or use the neighborhood DEEDED BOAT RAMP and enjoy! Inside, you’ll find a FRESHLY PAINTED light and bright, open layout with REMODELED KITCHEN & BATHS, and TILE THROUGHOUT. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1-car garage, it is an ideal starter home or COUNTRYSIDE GETAWAY. The bright entryway opens to the sizeable great room with a BUILT-IN BOOKSHELF into the BAY WINDOWS for the perfect place to unwind with a good book. QUARTZITE counters, breakfast bar, SOFT-CLOSE SHAKER CABINETS, and STONE BACKSPLASH in the kitchen give the home a touch of modern elegance. The spacious primary suite features a built-in jewelry cabinet and a CUSTOM BARN DOOR to the ensuite. A BRAND-NEW TILE SHOWER with GLASS DOOR in the primary bath with bamboo-wood accents overlooks the backyard through the fronds of a Christmas Palm, creating a spa-like experience. The second bath is a bright, clean slate with tub/shower combo ready for your stylistic finishes. The FLORIDA ROOM gives you nearly 1500sqft of living area with a mini-split A/C, LED lighting and neutral LVT flooring. The sky is the limit for what you can do with this space! The WHOLE HOUSE REPIPE in 2018, BRAND NEW WATER HEATER (2025), newer A/C (2022), new 80’ WELL (2020), METAL ROOF with ~25yrs of life left, IMPACT WINDOWS, IMPACT SLIDER, and IMPACT GARAGE DOOR, give you peace of mind. A LARGE PATIO overlooks the expansive and FULLY-FENCED backyard and PICTURESQUE RIVER VIEWS, creating an ideal space for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or weekend gatherings. This nearly HALF-ACRE parcel is complete with PLAYSET, dragonfly garden, pond, LARGE FIRE PIT AREA and WOODSHED, perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying the Old Florida way of life. This home is truly a nature lover's dream, with a variety of SWFL's favorite flora and fauna right in your backyard: Mango, Red Royal Poinciana, Mulberry, Southern Live Oak, Cypress, Owls, Caracaras, Blue Herons, Turtles, Otters, Manatees, Butterflies, Dragonflies, a variety of fish, and more. Positioned perfectly between RSW International and PGD Airports, Buckingham is just a short drive from Downtown Fort Myers and only minutes from I-75, so you have quick access to SWFL’s finest beaches and entertainment. With its location, upgrades, and serene backdrops, this home is a rated “BEST VALUE BUY”--Don't miss your chance to own this RIVERFRONT OASIS in Buckingham!