Some homes feel like a Florida experiment. This one feels like a Florida decision. Discover your slice of paradise in Gulf View Estates, one of Venice’s most sought-after “Hidden Gem†communities. This spacious, thoughtfully updated home offers the comfort, privacy, and practicality that discerning seasonal and full-time buyers seek. Refined without being flashy and designed for real living, it offers lasting value beyond first impressions. The private solar-heated pool and expansive screened lanai create a quiet, resort-style setting for year-round enjoyment, framed by mature hedging for exceptional privacy. Ideal for morning coffee, winter afternoons, and evening entertaining, the outdoor living space is efficient, low-maintenance, and easy to enjoy. Inside, vaulted ceilings enhance the sense of volume and natural light throughout the formal living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room. Luxury vinyl plank flooring offers a clean, modern aesthetic while providing durability and ease of maintenance, making it especially appealing for part-time or seasonal ownership.The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, a designer backsplash, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and a full suite of brand-new stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, range, microwave, and dishwasher, creating a functional and attractive hub for daily living and entertaining. A true split-bedroom floor plan ensures privacy for owners and guests, with three generously sized bedrooms, all offering walk-in closets, including dual walk-ins in the primary suite, a rare and highly desirable feature. This home has been carefully maintained and improved with a roof replaced in 2015, a solar pool system added in 2015, an exterior repaint in 2018, a water heater replaced in 2019, the pool was resurfaced in 2022 with rotating in-floor cleaning heads for efficient circulation and heating, hurricane shutters throughout, in-ground irrigation, and public water and sewer service. All this is located in Gulf View Estates, a friendly, deed-restricted community with LOW HOA fees of just $350/year and NO CDD fees, offering long-term stability and exceptional value. You’re only 5 minutes from Manasota Key Beach and moments from Venice’s shopping, dining, golf, and entertainment, including CoolToday Park, home of the Atlanta Braves Spring Training, providing the perfect balance of relaxation and activity. This is Florida living done right, established, efficient, comfortable, and move-in ready, offering buyers confidence, quality, and immediate enjoyment from day one. Live the Florida lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of—schedule your private showing today!