Welcome to this beautiful, impeccably maintained and recently updated 2876 square foot, 4 bedroom and 3.5 bath lake side home in the gated community of Venetia. Sunshine radiates through the three sets of sliding doors in the rear of the home, providing for fabulous views of the pool/spa, the lake wildlife and fabulous sunsets! Each bedroom boasts substantial closet space, with two of the three guest bedrooms featuring two closets each. The master suite features two walk-in closets, a large master bath with two vanities and a jetted tub . The beautiful kitchen contains newer stainless steel appliances (2016-2019), a center island and substantial cupboard and counter space. The large open living room, dining room and family room areas are great for entertaining. This move-in ready home boasts many recent updates, including: new main home HVAC unit (2021); luxury vinyl plank flooring (2020); neutral carpet in all bedrooms (2019); marble counters and sinks in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room (2020); glass shower doors in bathrooms (2022); lighting and ceiling fans in most rooms (2020/2021); blinds in family room (2021); neutral paint throughout the home (2019 through 2022); complete landscape update (2020); updated pool and spa, with pool and spa concrete reconstruction, resurfacing, paver border and pool/spa handrails (2021); pool/spa mechanicals updated with electric pool heater (2020), motor (2021); filter (2021); spa remote (2019) and blower (2019). Also includes a fully functional pool solar heating system. A new bronze clear view screen Lanai cage to be installed (January, 2023-paid for by current owner). Storm shutters installed throughout ( 2020) and a stunning brick paver driveway installed (2021). The oversized side loading garage and landscaping afford privacy to the front of the home. Venetia is known for its unique location and great value. Walk or bike to restaurants, bars and shopping. Manasota, Englewood and Venice Beaches are a few minutes drive from your doorstep, as is the new Wellen Park community. Venetia provides many social activities at its beautiful clubhouse and community pool, including swimming, pickleball, basketball, tennis, bocce ball, dinners, card and game nights, dances and other social activities. At Venetia you can enjoy all of this at some of the most competitive HOA fees and some of the most reasonable cost of living of any gated community in Venice!