Florida, Sarasota County, Venice, USA

Experience Florida living at its finest at this gorgeous home in the highly sought-after, resort-style community of IslandWalk in Venice. This beautifully appointed three-bedroom, two-bath FULLY FURNISHED residence offers an exceptional blend of elegance, comfort, and breathtaking natural beauty. Thoughtfully designed, built, and maintained by it's original owners for effortless living and entertaining. The home features an open, light-filled floor plan with spacious living areas that flow seamlessly to the outdoor retreat. Ideally positioned on a desirable eyebrow homesite. It's long driveway is set back from the main road, offering enhanced privacy, minimal traffic, and a more peaceful setting. A screened front entryway creates a welcome first impression while allowing for refreshing cross breezes. The well appointed kitchen has beautiful granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an expansive island with seating, end cap storage on both ends of the island, and a walk in pantry. The formal dining area overlooks the lanai and offers lovely lake views. The primary suite offers a beautiful view of the lake and leads to your ensuite bathroom. The gorgeous bathroom features dual sinks, a walk in shower, a separate soaking tub, and an oversized, custom built walk in closet with plenty of added shelving. The two guest bedrooms and bath are on the opposite side of the home, allowing privacy for your guests. Step outside to your spectacular outdoor retreat! A very large covered lanai provides expansive shaded space for lounging and entertaining, creating the perfect setting for year-round Florida living. Enjoy soaking in your heated saltwater pool and spa, where you'll enjoy gorgeous, long lake views and stunning sunsets with the desirable southeastern exposure. The lanai is also plumbed for an outdoor kitchen, offering the opportunity to design the ultimate alfresco entertaining space. The oversized 2.5 car garage has an epoxy floor and plenty of room for a workshop for your hobbies, as well as room for your golf cart! There is even a utility sink in the garage for easy clean up. The full home generator stays! Other features include: full hurricane protection (front door is hurricane rated), 8' doors, plantation shutters throughout, tile flooring, oversized interior laundry room with added storage, pull down attic steps have been added with insulation and plywood flooring installed for useable attic storage. The HOA fee covers lawn care, irrigation, amenity access, and a cable/internet package including 3 boxes. Located within one of Venice's premier gated communities, residents enjoy access to world-class amenities in a golf cart friendly community, including 2 clubhouses, 2 fitness centers, geothermal resort-style pools & spas, a lap pool, tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, walking trails, playground, dog park, and a full calendar of social activities. IslandWalk has very low CDD fees. All just minutes from Gulf beaches, dining, shopping, Wellen Park, and CoolToday Park, home of the Atlanta Braves spring training!