Property Description

Welcome home to the quiet and well kept community of Southwood! SELLER IS MOTIVATED! This lovely home is nestled on a serene lot with natural green views from both front and back that provide wonderful privacy, and still just a short walk to the pool and clubhouse. NO FLOOD ZONE, NO CDD FEES, VERY LOW HOA FEE INCLUDES YOUR INTERNET AND TV SERVICE! NEVER ANY FLOOD OR HURRICANE DAMAGE. NEW STEEL ACCORDION HURRICANE SHUTTERS to give you safety, security and peace of mind during storms, as well as the ease and convenience of a "lock and leave" secured home when you are away or traveling. The open floorplan with L-shaped living/dining room and large lanai are perfect for easy entertaining. This very well maintained home has many recent new features and upgrades such as; NEW ROOF 2022, NEW HVAC IN 2018. WHOLE-HOUSE HALO WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM, WHOLE-HOUSE SURGE PROTECTOR, NEW WASHER & DRYER, NEW PAVERS IN FRONT AND BACK LANAI, NEW CUSTOM FITTED INDOOR PLANTATION SHUTTERS, NEW HURRICANE IMPACT RATED SLIDING GLASS LANAI DOOR, NEW MIRRORED SLIDING DOORS ON THE TWO MASTER BEDROOM CLOSETS. KITCHEN UPDATED WITH NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, WOOD CABINETRY, DOUBLE OVEN (one is Convection) PULL-OUT SHELVING. UPDATED WITH NEW CEILING FANS AND LIGHTING THROUGHOUT, NEW GARAGE DOOR OPENER. THE MASTER BATH HAS NEW QUARTS VANITY WITH SEAMLESS DOUBLE SINKS AND NEW FAUCETS. REFRESHED LANDSCAPING WITH NEW CONCRETE CURBING AND RIVER ROCK. THIS HOME HAS EVERYTHING! Southwood is a friendly, vibrant, community that does allow rentals with a six month minimum. Great location is peaceful, quiet but still only a few moments drive to all the action, such as; major shopping centers, several very good Public Golf Courses, Broward Park - the Winter training home of the Atlanta Braves, Downtown Venice with hundreds of dining and entertainment options! Just ten min to Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach and Manasota Beach. Hundreds of chain stores & restaurants on Rt41, and all the services one could possibly need. ER Facility is 11 minutes away. Three major hospitals all within 30 min drive, and many healthcare providers within 10 min drive. Only a ten min drive to fun and lively Downtown Venice which offers hundreds of options for restaurants, cafes, brew pubs, gelato shops, bars, boutique shopping, live music and entertainment, live theater, luxury cinema, museums, culture, art galleries, Farmers Market every weekend... Antique Mall! Too much to list. Only 10 min drive to the famous Legacy Trail (bike 26 miles all the way to downtown Sarasota), Shamrock Park, or South Venice public kayak launch and Beach Ferry. Enjoy all the natural beauty and wildlife that South Florida is famous for; the Audubon Society of Venice, Venice Rookery, kayak down the Intracoastal Waterway and observe Manatee, Dolphin, Pelicans, Egret, Sand Hill Cranes ... and of course our famous alligators! About 50 min to Sarasota Intnl Airport. 40 min to Punta Gorda Airport. 80 min to Fort Myers Intnl Airport. A great property for the smart buyer.