This is the one! This freshly updated villa home is located in the popular over 55 resort community, Venetian Falls, centrally located in the heart of Venice. This development easily provides a short commute to downtown Venice, Manasota Beach, and Wellen Park. You will surely appreciate the beautiful lake view seen as you pass through the etched glass front door of this updated villa home. With over 1400 SqFt of living space, this immaculate home includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den, a 2-car garage, and an oversized clear-view extended screened lanai with a fantastic lake view. Once you step into the spacious foyer, you will notice the neutral color palette, diagonal tile flooring throughout, crown molding, plantation shutters, and beautiful light fixtures. The well-designed kitchen is spacious, modern, and bright and includes beautiful white wood cabinetry with soft closing doors and drawers, polished tile backsplash, above and under cabinet lighting, quartz countertops, newer stainless appliances, and a closet pantry. The dining room creates a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for entertaining family and friends and is convenient to the kitchen. The great room is comfortable and bright, offering plenty of seating for guests, and opens to an oversized lanai with crystal clear lake views from every angle that is essential for summer BBQs in Florida or simply unwinding after a long day. You are sure to appreciate the easy-to-operate hurricane accordion shutters that will keep you safe from the Florida weather. And for extra peace of mind, your lanai is equipped with a motorized Kevlar storm screen protecting you even more. The spacious primary suite offers a huge walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom with quartz countertops, and a walk-in shower. You will appreciate the split floor plan as the second bedroom is at the opposite end of the home, located near the guest bathroom for privacy and added convenience for your visitors. There is also a den with double doors, ideally situated near the front of the home, offering more privacy. The 2-car garage is large enough for both your vehicles and allows for extra storage space with overhead shelves already in place. There have been many additions and improvements to this lovely home, including fresh paint inside and out, a new hot water heater, water softener, and a newer HVAC. Venetian Falls amenities include a full-time Amenities Director and a 16,000-square-foot resort-style clubhouse that makes residents feel like they’re on vacation every day. Along with a billiards and card room, an Internet cafe with computers, an arts and crafts room, a catering kitchen, and a Grand Ballroom with a dance floor, this community has it all! If that’s not enough, there is a 9-hole putt-putt golf course to enjoy, a community garden, a beautiful resort swimming pool and whirlpool spa, and a resistance pool that is great for exercise. Combined with low HOA fees and NO CDD fees, make this fabulous home even better! This home is just minutes from the Atlanta Braves Spring Training Camp and the CoolToday Park Stadium, as well as the town center of Wellen Park. Beaches, Historic Downtown Venice, Restaurants, Shopping, and Churches are all just minutes away!