897 Colonial Rd, Venice, FL 34293

Description

Virtually Staged. Wow factor custom built in 2000, three-bedroom, 2.5-bath, two-story home in short distance (1.8 miles) to Manasota Beach. UPDATE: NEW A/C MAY 2026...Seller giving a $3000 carpet credit at closing. Home boasts 1,760-square-foot first floor and 1760-square-foot second floor of enjoyable living space. First floor features front entry foyer with 15-foot ceiling and glass chandelier, living room with decorative electric fireplace, family room with 17-foot ceiling, French doors leading to lanai. Formal dining room, kitchen with black appliances, under-counter reverse osmosis, raised panel cabinets, walk-in pantry and separate appliance closet, and recessed LED lights. Inside the laundry room with wash tub and storage shelves over the washer and dryer. Primary bedroom and bath with walk-in closet, soaking tub, double sinks and walk-in shower. Built-in central vacuum system. Storage closet under stairs leading to second floor. Second floor has 8-foot ceilings, two bedrooms and bath, and additional open hobby/playroom area. Home has attached two-car garage with painted floor, large work bench and pull-down stairs to attic. A 2024 Rheem 30-gallon hot water tank. Exterior has screened lanai, 50-year, 130-mph asphalt shingles installed in 2022, steel reinforcing bars for second floor to ground, outside shower and exterior entry door to half bath, and is prewired for future pool. Steel and Lexan shutters for the entire home. Landscaped with Florida vegetation and Malibu lighting. Home has never had any flooding or wind damage, according to the owner. Community features park with tennis courts, nature trails, playground, basketball courts. South Venice has private ferry to take you to private Gulf beach and private boat launch for a yearly fee if desired or enjoy the Manasota Beach area. Close to shopping and restaurants.