Short walk over the bridge to Manasota Beach. Stunning fireplace reaches the cathedral ceiling & is the focal point in the great room. The adjoining dining room is highlighted by a bay window. The master suite boasts TWO WALK-IN CLOSETS with plenty of storage & a large 4'wide linen closet in the en-suite. Popular split plan creates a private owner's sanctuary. Second bathroom has a WALK-IN TUB & SHOWER! Sunny mornings are perfect for sipping coffee in the Florida room anchoring the back of the home & kitchen, great room, & master bedroom. The NEW ROOF (2023) & NEWER A/C (2020) provide peace of mind. SPACIOUS KITCHEN invites conversation with the breakfast bar & room for your kitchen table. Whirlpool French Door refrigerator has an exterior refrigerator drawer to keep frequently used items within reach & the 2 tier freezer design offers better organization. The fingerprint resistant surface is easy to clean. The Whirlpool Dishwasher removes soil from the water for more efficient cleaning & the lower rack has adjustable tines to accommodate a variety of sized dishes, pots, & pans. The back yard is perfect to enjoy Florida evenings with an attractive fire pit & during the day under the shade producing canopy. Storage shed provides extra storage for outdoor toys & equipment. Stress & costs go down with no HOA adding to the comfort & freedom of this home. Less than 800 steps (3-minute bike ride) to the Beach! So close to the beach, yet only 4 miles to shopping. Situated centrally between downtown Venice, downtown Englewood, & downtown Wellen Park, there is always a new event or restaurant to visit. LEMON AVENUE is a very walk-able shell road, perfect for strolling with your dog. Your dog will appreciate the cool surface on his paws. The north end of Lemon Avenue is adjacent to the 220+ acre South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve, a refuge for gopher tortoises, scrub-jays, & bald eagles with 8 miles of trails. Walk, ride your bike, or golf cart & enjoy beautiful beach sunsets every evening. The Manasota Beach BOAT RAMP is less than a 1/2 mile away & with no HOA restrictions on keeping your boat at home, bring your boat, jet skis, kayaks, & canoes! Fish from your boat or rent multiple marinas nearby. GOLFERS will enjoy playing a huge variety of nearby semi-private courses such as Boca Royale (4 miles) or Pelican Pointe (7 miles) away. The Englewood TENNIS CLUB with Har-Tru clay courts (2 miles) offers Lessons & Player Matching as well as kid's programs. Perfect for EQUESTRIANS with numerous boarding stables & nearby Fox Lea Farms with events 42 weekends/yr. Sarasota County is rich in it's theatrical & visual arts. Classes & productions are available in both Venice & Englewood less than 10 miles away. You will never go hungry with over 30 chain restaurants & over 15 magnificent waterfront restaurants within 10 miles of home. Centered between the downtown areas of Englewood & Venice also expands medical options in choosing the right doctor or even Hospital: Sarasota Memorial Venice (11 miles) & HCA Florida Englewood Hospital (9 miles). Additionally, multiple airports are nearby for broader fare-shopping when you need to travel (SRQ 36 miles, PGD 40 miles, RSW 76 miles & TPA 90 miles). The discerning buyer will want this one-of-a-kind home located in one of the best areas that combines park-like living, less than 1/2 mile from the beach, with all that you need & most of what you want nearby.