1004 DEER RUN Venice, FL 34293

Looking for your year round or seasonal home, look no further! This lovingly maintained three bedroom two bath open floor plan is less than 5 miles to the crystal sands of Caspersen Beach and the tranquil turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and is ready for immediate occupancy. Tropical palms and a large arched entry way greet you as you arrive. Rich plank tiled floors welcome you inside and run throughout the main areas of the home. The front great room has triple windows allowing natural light to shine in and is open to the dining area that could be used as additional living space. Access to the enormous covered and screened lanai can be found in the dining area, owners suite and family room making this a fabulous home for entertaining. The kitchen boasts loads of cabinet storage and countertop prep space sure to delight the chef of the family. The ceilings have been raised in the kitchen and finished with crown moulding and recessed lighting. The large pass-through window over the kitchen sink opens to the lanai and the breakfast bar is perfect for casual dining or could double as a buffet while hosting family and friends. The spacious dinette area is open to the kitchen and family room which gives you even more living space. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet, sliders to the lanai and a beautiful en suite bath. The shower has been enhanced with designer tiles that continue to the walls of the main area. A glass block window in the bath allows for privacy and natural light. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are smartly placed on the opposite side of the home giving privacy to all. Both guest bedrooms measure a generous 11 x 14 and have their own walk-in closets. Bath 2 separates the two guest bedrooms and features a tub/shower combination. You'll love the storage found in the indoor laundry room complete with washer, dryer and utility tub. The gem of the home is the huge rear lanai that measures an astounding 11 x 33 and boasts easy care ceramic tile floors and sliding glass doors to nearly every room allowing the warm Florida breezes to flow through. The garage has epoxy floors, loads of storage and a side entry door for convenience. A well provides water for the irrigation system that makes maintenance of the huge 80 x 125 homesite a breeze. The Rainbird controller on the irrigation system was recently replaced during a complete check up of the entire sprinkler system. Membership in the Venice Gardens Civic Association established in 1958 and just 4 minutes away, gives you access to its amenities for less than $200 a year. Take a dip in the sparkling 42 x 75 pool and enjoy meeting your new neighbors and friends or join in some of the planned activities found throughout the year. The rec center can be reserved for private functions and has capacity for 245 guests. The center provides the sound system, tables and chairs. Abutting Shamrock Park gives you even more rec space for grilling and picnics. Close to outstanding beaches, Venice Fishing Pier, Shamrock Park & Nature Center with its ferry to the beach, restaurants, parks, shopping and all the cultural venues Venice is famous for. Don't miss the opportunity to make this your new home, schedule your private showing today!