Immerse yourself in the quintessential Florida lifestyle with this elegant home in the highly desired Venetian Golf and River Club. With over 2,400 square feet of luxury living space, this home features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, den and an extended lanai with saltwater pool. Grand arches and a covered entry lead into an inviting foyer, while a gracious open floor plan with a split-bedroom design is perfect for entertaining but also offers added privacy. The great room is accented with tray ceilings, crown molding and sliders opening to the lanai and pool. The kitchen is idyllically equipped with a generous island, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking for the aspiring chef, granite countertops, wood cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting and a breakfast nook overlooking the pool. A cozy den provides a place of refuge for meditation, working remotely or versatility to fit your needs. The spacious owner's suite boasts walk-in closets, dual sinks with separate vanity, garden tub, large walk-in shower and private entry to the pool through French doors. Escape onto the screened-in lanai, which features a heated saltwater pool, private bath off the pool deck, gas hookup for the grill or outside kitchen and outdoor eating/entertaining area with TV hookups all overlooking a lovely wooded tropical vista. Additional features include ceramic tile and surround sound throughout, high ceilings, tankless water heater and a spacious two-car garage. Experience all that the Venetian Golf and River Club has to offer, including a championship 18-hole golf course, large, heated community pool and lap pool, six Har-Tru tennis courts, a nature trail, a first-class fitness center and an exercise room. There is a poolside tiki bar and fine dining at the Venetian River Club restaurant with a scenic view of the 70-acre nature park nestled along the Myakka River. All of this and it's only a short drive to the best Gulf Coast beaches and attractions of downtown Venice.