This magnificent, well cared for home surrounded by it's own tropical paradise is being sold turnkey furnished in true Florida style! Enjoy the pool, deck, lanai, and gardens lit by low voltage lighting. The fully fenced back yard further ensures privacy. This home is a rarity in South Venice as it is on city water with a well for the drip irrigation system. It is also energy efficient with 14 new PGT hurricane rated windows, door to pool/lanai area, overhead garage door and garage service door. Also adding to the insurance reducing factor is the installation of the 3rd nail in the roof rafters. As you first enter the foyer, you are greeted by a bright and spacious open floor plan that includes the great room, dining room, and kitchen. The view from the living area is through a very large window overlooking the front garden. The kitchen boasts a large island perfect for entertaining, new stainless stove, extra large refrigerator, an abundance of cabinets, and pantry. Natural lighting is offered by the newly installed tubular sky light. Off the family room and master bedroom is a 9x11 room currently being used as an office with a single bed, great for those extra guests. The large master suite has a quartz vanity with double sink, remodeled shower and a walk in closet. The guest suite also has a large walk in closet, remodeled bath. The entire house has porcelain tiles. But wait! There's more! There is an exquisite heated salt water pool complete with lighting and a beautiful waterfall is surrounded by a large outdoor screened lanai perfect for entertaining or relaxing with your favorite beverage. Adding to the serenity of this private oasis. The pool deck and outdoor living area has travertine marble, cool to the touch, and a solar heated outdoor shower. If you feel like a day at the beach is in order, Venice and Manasota beaches are approximately 10 minutes away, and optional membership to the South Venice Civic Association offers a private boat ramp and ferry to a quiet stretch of Caspersen beach. Shopping and restaurants are also abundant, both in South Venice and on Venice Island with its historic theatre and performing arts center, boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, live entertainment, and famous Shark's Pier and tiki hut. Sarasota is a short 20 minute drive offering more cultural activities and beaches. If you are the nature/walking/biking type, The popular Legacy Trail also starts in Venice and continues to Sarasota. With so much to offer, what are you waiting for...make this tropical Venice lifestyle yours today!