Enter this delightful, immaculate, single-family home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, a spacious open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, and paint colors reminiscent of the sea. Enjoy the serenity and privacy of the back screened lanai overlooking the lush, green nature preserve filled with beautiful birds and other interesting wildlife. You will also enjoy the view of the pond and may even catch a glimpse of the resident alligator. The home also boasts a front screened porch providing another inviting setting to sit and read or wave to the neighbors and their dogs as they pass by. The sun-filled kitchen has a beautiful bay window with plantation shutters, which is perfect for enjoying breakfast and lunch. There is ample white cabinetry, with a large pantry and an open pass-through bar area to the dining room. Perfect for entertaining and such a convenience for serving. The spacious living room is centrally located making TV viewing or visiting with friends and family comfortable. There is also a spacious Florida Room next to the living room for alternate seating overlooking the lanai. The windows have plantation style blinds and the 3 panel sliding glass doors to the lanai have vertical blinds allowing for a wide expanse of nature views. The master suite has a large walk-in closet, as well as a secondary double mirrored closet. The master bath has a private water closet, double vanity, and large walk-in shower. The guest bedroom also has a large double closet with an adjoining bath with tub and shower. A convenient ½ bath is situated in the private hall next to a large linen closet. The two-car garage is spacious with an entry into the laundry room which has a washer, dryer, and laundry sink. You will benefit from recent upgrades to the A/C system, water heater, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, and dishwasher. You will certainly appreciate a maintenance-free lifestyle, with fees covering roof maintenance, exterior upkeep, and property structure insurance. Just a short walk will take you to the two refreshing community pools where you will enjoy relaxing and recreation. You may also consider membership options to the prestigious Plantation Golf & Country Club. Membership will grant you access to the restaurant, a heated and cooled Junior Olympic size pool and spa, two 18-hole championship golf courses, driving range, 12 Har-Tru tennis courts with 5 lit for night play, six pickleball courts, four Bocce courts and a fitness center open 24/7 with onsite personal trainers. The area has so much to offer, with local beaches close by and great shopping, dining, and entertainment in Historic Downtown Venice. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Florida lifestyle in this beautiful, comfortable home in a convenient and sought after community.