Sunshine, Smiles, and Sand Dollars in South Venice! This adorable move-in ready and turnkey furnished home with a private pool is filled with coastal charm and is ready for you to call it home. As you approach, you notice the cheerful fresh exterior paint and welcoming curb appeal. Open the door to a defined foyer and open floorplan which shows a preview of numerous upgrades recently done throughout the entire home including new luxury vinyl plank flooring, recessed lighting, custom trim work, and fresh paint just for starters. The great room has plenty of room for formal and casual dining or entertaining and features three sets of sliding glass doors that provide easy access to the numerous outdoor relaxation and entertaining areas.

The kitchen has been tastefully updated creating an open and central feeling. Cabinet fronts have been upgraded with shaker accents, shiplap accents added to the kitchen peninsula, soft close hinges, new hardware, a decorative hood, and recessed lighting. A split bedroom floor plan allows you and your guests to have added privacy. The primary bedroom has a soft color palette with a wood trim accent wall and sliders that lead to the lanai and pool. A large vanity includes a new raised countertop and sink, new plumbing & lighting fixtures, ample storage space, and the nearby walk-in closet and separate water closet and shower provide additional space and privacy. A spacious guest bedroom with new recessed lighting is located adjacent to the guest bath with a new raised countertop and sink as well as new plumbing & lighting fixtures. The interior laundry room has been updated with custom trim and a storage bench, utility sink, and washer & dryer.

The oversized 10,000 sq. ft. lot allows for more outdoor living and dining space including large 28' x 14' pool framed with 3 masonry archways. A 17' x 13' covered lanai has been upgraded with recessed lighting, and there is an adjacent pool bath with an outdoor shower for added convenience. An open-air patio with shade screen cover also provides a great place to dine “al fresco.” The yard is fully fenced with an 8' tall privacy fence and includes a storage shed and additional secure storage areas.

Have peace of mind knowing that this home is located outside of the high-risk flood zone and has full hurricane protection with impact glass windows and sliders. Numerous additional upgrades provide minimal maintenance for you, a newer roof (2021), AC system with UV light (2017), Lennox smart thermostat (2022), water heater in (2021), well pump & pool pump (2020), cage rescreen (2020), impact-rated front door and garage side door (2021), water softener & pressure tank (2018), sulfur filter (2023), range & refrigerator (2017), microwave (2020), dishwasher (2023), septic tank pumped (2023), and new gutters & downspouts (2024). If the 2-car garage and triple-wide 39' long driveway don't provide enough parking, there is also an extra 32' long driveway extension along the side of the garage that would be perfect for a boat or RV. The improvements and details that make this home special are lengthy, be sure to ask for the detailed list of improvements that make this home the beautiful beach cottage so special.

This property is located just over 4 miles from historic downtown Venice and the Gulf beaches, and less than 1/4 mile from popular Shamrock Park which features access to the Venetian Waterway Trail, tennis, basketball, an environmental center and more.