A SWEET RETREAT – JUST 4 MILES TO THE BEACH!!! Whether you are looking for a “winter retreat”, a permanent Florida residence or to take advantage of the rental market, this charming 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH LAKEFRONT POOL HOME fits the bill! Venice wins the hearts of many who visit and those who are fortunate enough to live here get to enjoy the FRIENDLY, SMALL TOWN FEEL, while being surrounded by ALL THE AMENITIES OF A BIG CITY. This home is located on one of Venice Gardens' chain of lakes. The block construction helps make the home Florida friendly along with many other improvements. Thanks to the INSTALLATION OF NEW PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANELS IN 2023, the ELECTRIC BILL AVERAGES UNDER $30/MONTH! OTHER MOST RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: NEW ROOF (2022), NEW POOL/SPA/CAGE (2021), NEW IMPACT GLASS WINDOWS (2018), NEW HVAC (2014), NEW ELECTRIC PANEL (2014), NEW WIRING (2014) There's nothing left to do – it's all been done! Just move your stuff in and start enjoying that Florida lifestyle that you've always dreamt about! This delightful VENICE GARDENS home is located on a quiet, cul-de-sac street. The kitchen is located on the back side of the home and overlooks the lake & pool. Sitting on the back patio is ideal for birdwatching or taking in a beautiful sunset. There's lots of outdoor living space with a caged pool, covered lanai and a large open patio area for entertaining. The 2nd bathroom, also known as the "beach bath", is conveniently located just off the inside laundry/utility room which is great for showering off after working in the garden or returning from a day at the beach. For those who enjoy walking and biking, you'll be pleased to know there are miles of trails and you can even take the Legacy Trail all the way from Venice to Downtown Sarasota. A 10-minute drive takes you to Venice's historic downtown area on THE ISLAND OF VENICE with much to do including the Saturday morning Farmer's Market, beaches, shelling, sharks tooth hunting, shopping, waterfront dining, boating, fishing, pickleball, tennis, golf and all that Venice Florida has to offer! DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY - SCHEDULE YOUR SHOWING TODAY!!!