Under contract-accepting backup offers. Live the quintessential Florida lifestyle behind the gates of the sought-after Venetian Golf and River Club. This lovely Valencia Model home features an open plan with two bedrooms, two full baths plus a flex room. The light-filled great room boasts tray ceilings and sliding doors to the extended lanai with its serene water view. Custom touches such as arched doorways, a split-bedroom layout, barn door, ceramic tile and luxury vinyl flooring add to the home’s charm. The spacious kitchen is a chef's delight, offering granite countertops, wood cabinetry, a breakfast bar and a cozy cafe-style dining area. The owner’s suite provides a peaceful retreat with picturesque water views, tray ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath featuring dual sinks, a shower and a garden tub. Additional features include remote-controlled hurricane shutters for the patio. Newer air conditioner, water heater and appliances make this home ready to move into. The Venetian Golf & River Club offers an unparalleled lifestyle with amenities including fine dining at the River Club overlooking a 70-acre nature park, a full fitness center, aerobics studio, lap pool, resort-style pool with a cabana bar, and a six-court Har-Tru tennis center plus pickleball courts. Golf enthusiasts will love the 18-hole championship course meandering through the community. Conveniently in North Venice, just four miles from gulf beaches and shopping, this home is a slice of paradise.