971 LEEWARD ROAD, Venice, FL, 34293

Located in the highly sought-after South Venice Beach Community! This lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom split plan features a detached 2-car garage with a functional built-in workbench and a recently repaved extended driveway with room for a BOAT or RV! KEY UPDATES INCLUDE: - Roof (2022) - Impact windows (2019) - Water heater (2024) - New electrical panel and wiring for fixtures/appliances (2019) - New deep well (March 2025) The property also features full front culverts, eliminating any ditches! Kinetico drinking water system under the kitchen sink. Spend your evenings watching the sunset on the front brick paver patio, complete with a retractable sun shade, or enjoy your morning coffee in the enclosed sunroom featuring French doors, sliding windows, and a vented portable A/C unit. The interior boasts ceramic tile, wood flooring in the primary bedroom, and an inside stackable laundry unit. The South Venice Beach Community offers a variety of activities! You can take advantage of a private ferry that provides access to a secluded beach for just $200/yr (deeded to South Venice residents). There are no deed restrictions (NO HOA), allowing you to keep and launch your boat for $150/yr. If you’re a kayak enthusiast, you can launch your kayak for only $100/yr. Join the South Venice Civic Association for $70/yr or the South Venice Garden Club for just $20/yr to stay engaged and informed. All of these opportunities are minutes from your door! Conveniently located just a 5-minute bike ride from Shamrock Park and Nature Center. Enjoy picturesque views of the Intracoastal Waterway as you stroll or bike along the Venetian Waterway Trail, leading you to the Legacy Trail. Additionally, just minutes to charming and historic downtown Venice Island, known for its Mediterranean Revival architecture, local boutiques, fantastic restaurants, vibrant community events, pocket parks, and fabulous beaches, including Sarasota County's only dog beach! Schedule your private showing today!

Listing courtesy of ACCARDI & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTA Phone: 941-234-9411