This beautifully updated and meticulously maintained 2448 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2 bath, oversized 2 car garage, pool home with breathtaking LONG water SOUTH views located in the desirable Waterford Golf Club community in the heart of Venice. This stunningly designed residence features a split floor plan, providing plenty of privacy and a functional flow between the spaces. Updates include 2024 hot water heater, 2022 AC, 2021 re-roof, 2018 hurricane sliders, 2015-2014 electric hurricane shutter on lanai and Lexan hurricane shutters for house, 2010 solar panels, custom plantation shutters and porcelain tile throughout, plenty of storage, and more! Step inside this home and your eyes are drawn to 14-foot ceilings throughout, contributing to its open, airy atmosphere, helping to maximize natural light with amazing water views. With windows that frame the ever-dancing water views, the great room becomes a canvas of nature’s art, perfect for those quiet moments with a book or lively gathering with friends. The kitchen overlooks the great room and boasts, solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, newer appliances, breakfast bar, island, and built in desk so the chef can plan those special meals. The formal dining room is located off the kitchen making serving those special meals a breeze. Just off the kitchen a café which is a perfect spot to enjoy the birds dancing on the water and enjoy a quick bite before heading off to the golf course. The extended master suite includes triple sliding glass doors, bay windows, and private ensuite. The spa like private ensuite is spacious and boasts dual walk-in closets, dual sinks, garden tub, and large walk-in shower. The second bedroom is located on the front of the home and could easily double as an office with private access to the master ensuite. The third and fourth bedrooms are located on the back of the home near the second full bath that doubles as a pool bath and includes a hall pocket door creating a private tropical oasis for guests or the perfect space for a blended family. The fourth bedroom boasts a Murphy bed with matching desk and large closet making this space useable for day-to-day living. The large laundry room is just off the kitchen, with extra cabinetry, storage, utility sink, and leads to the oversized garage. In the garage, high ceilings, pull down attic stairs, cabinetry, and rear door access to the back yard. Open the pocketing sliders in the living room and café to seamlessly extend your living space outside to the large, covered lanai. The extended paver lanai includes a pool bath access, covered and open lanai space and electric drop-down hurricane shutter. NOT in a flood zone, one low HOA fee of $2165/annually and NO CDD. Waterford offers 27 holes of championship golf, a heated pool, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pickle ball, social room with kitchen, dance floor, and fitness center. After a day of golf enjoy lunch at the golf club with no restaurant minimums. Membership to Waterford Golf is not required. Easy access to I75, 41, pristine Gulf of Mexico beaches, shopping, dining, medical, and the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital!