Located in the gated Venetian Golf & River Club, this stunning second-floor residence offers expansive living spaces, extensive upgrades, refined appointments, amazing sunsets, and scenic lake views. Upon entering, you see and feel the quality this gorgeous home exudes starting at the lower entry. Here you can take the elevator up or travel the striking engineered hardwood steps complimented by the Wainscotting to the second level. Your eyes will travel quickly from the upgraded plank tile floors, beautiful light fixtures and fans, plantation shutters to the three sets of sliding glass doors with custom window treatments and wooden sconces above. Chefs in the family will be right at home in the fabulous gourmet kitchen, which has high-end stainless-steel appliances, including a double oven, ample storage in the upgraded wood cabinets and walk-in pantry, beautiful backsplash, and stone countertops, and an additional area that can serve as your coffee or wine bar. Family gatherings and entertaining are a breeze with a spacious living room, separate dining area and large lakefront lanai with generous space for seating and dining. And when the heat is on, no worries, simply drop the custom shades and turn on the overhead fans and enjoy where you live. In the lovely primary suite, you'll find tray ceilings with crown molding accents, California closets, sliders to the lanai and and a bath with double vanities and a sizable shower with extra built-ins. All three bedrooms have engineered wood flooring, and one of the guest rooms is sure to delight you with the customized White Murphy bed system (queen size). Both baths feature the plank tile with custom design touches. Thoughtful upgrades by these original owners include additional whole house insulation to the interior walls to reduce sound transmission, and additional structured wiring. Enjoy the ultimate Southwest Florida lifestyle in this incredible home in the Venetian Golf & River Club, a rich amenity community, that also offers dining on the property at the River Club from lunch to dinner and Sunday brunches. There is also a serene 70-acre nature park nestled along the Myakka River, full fitness center, lap pool, resort-style pool, and six Tru-Har tennis courts. Golf membership to the Venetian Golf, recently purchased by the prestigious Heritage Group, is optional. Beaches and shopping are just 10 minutes away. Furniture is offered on a separate contract at only $14,900 (list provided in the property as well as MLS). Also, there is a transferable, paid in advance, service agreement with Del-Air for the HVAC through 9/24/24. Please schedule your showing today!