Virtually Staged. From the moment you arrive, this custom Gulf View Estates home feels welcoming and thoughtfully designed, with decorative flagstone accents adding character to the front exterior and a screened entry porch creating a comfortable transition into the home. Finished with ceramic tile and a ceiling fan, this front porch is a practical place to enjoy the breeze and appreciate the neighborhood setting before stepping inside. Once inside, vaulted ceilings immediately give the home an open and spacious feeling. Abundant natural light, plenty of windows, and exposed accent beams add warmth and character throughout the main living areas. The split floor plan offers a living room, family room, dining room, and an eat-in kitchen area, creating flexibility for everyday living, hosting, and quiet moments at home. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar and pass through to the bonus room, making it easy to stay connected whether you are preparing a meal, gathering with guests, or enjoying a relaxed evening in. The den adds another layer of versatility and can easily serve as a home office, reading room, craft space, fitness area, or quiet retreat, giving you the extra room that today's lifestyle often calls for. The home also offers excellent connection to the outdoors, with two rear entrances and an additional side entrance. These access points make daily living more convenient and help the layout feel open, functional, and easy to enjoy. The bedrooms are spacious and thoughtfully planned, each featuring its own walk in closet for a level of storage that is not always easy to find. The primary suite includes an ensuite bath with a tub and shower combination, while the second bedroom has such a generous feel that the home lives almost like it has two primary bedrooms. Whether used for guests, family, or a private retreat, the bedroom layout offers comfort, privacy, and room to settle in. The home also offers practical storage throughout, from the walk in closets to the interior storage areas, inside laundry room with sink and cabinets, and garage setup. The garage features a screened enclosure across the opening, allowing you to lift the garage door and enjoy fresh air while remaining enclosed. It is a useful feature for projects, hobbies, extra entertaining space, or simply enjoying the Florida breeze in a shaded and screened setting. Additional features bring peace of mind and everyday convenience, including a 2024 shingle roof, HVAC installed in 2022 and serviced in 2025, water heater 2019, exterior painted in 2026, an impact front door, hurricane shutters, rain gutters, irrigation, and re plumbing completed prior to 2014. The home is in Flood Zone X, has no CDD, and the annual HOA is only $350. The home is on septic, with the system last pumped in 2022, and the washer and dryer are included. Set in Gulf View Estates, this home places you in a welcoming deed restricted community with a peaceful neighborhood feel, all close to the lifestyle that makes Venice so loved. Manasota Beach is about five minutes away, making it easy to spend the morning by the Gulf, enjoy a sunset after dinner, or take a quick beach walk whenever the mood strikes. This location keeps you close to beaches, shopping, dining, golf, boating, Wellen Park, historic downtown Venice, and the best of Southwest Florida living. Please see 3D Tour and Video