1526 BELFRY DR Venice, FL 34292

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Price improvement and priced to sell! Gracious home with BRAND NEW TILE ROOF in the popular Waterford gated, active tennis and golfing community (golf on the 27 hole championship course is voluntary). Rest easy and have COMPLETE PEACE OF MIND - incredibly well build home received absolutely no damage from Hurricane Ian! Ideally situated on a lushly landscaped lot with SPECTACULAR LAKE AND GOLF VIEWS, home is maintenance free, so you can start enjoying the carefree Florida lifestyle you've dreamed of. Tremendous value - just installed tile roof, interior is freshly painted and beautiful luxury vinyl flooring was just installed in the bedrooms! This spacious home has 2 large bedrooms + a roomy den (could easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom), 2 baths and an over-sized garage. Custom designed, it has many built in features, soaring cathedral ceilings, plantation shutters on every window throughout the home and classy ceramic tiles. From the entry, guests will be wowed with its wonderful curb appeal: mature, tropical landscaping, paver walkway, double lead glass doors and sparking lake and golf views. The spacious and open living and formal dining room are perfect for entertaining whether it is sharing a meal with family or friends or relaxing by the propane gas fireplace. Enjoy a spectacular sunrise, be soothed by the lake fountain feature, entertain or bird watch year round in the enormous (21x23) air conditioned Florida room which has a built in bar with grill, sink and refrigerator. The custom designed kitchen will delight any chef with its stunning cherry solid wood cabinets, ample prep space, convenient island, accent lighting, large pass through, breakfast bar and cheerful breakfast nook. Drift off to sleep in the sumptuous master bedroom with huge (8x10) walk in closet with custom shelfing. The spa like ensuite bathroom features 2 vanities, soothing garden tub to relax in, separate Roman walk in shower and water closet. The guest suite affords plenty of privacy and space and also has a walk in closet. Den is quite large and has a built in desk with gleaming cheery wood. Original owner has meticulously maintained the home: AC (2014), water heater (2016) and garage door (2015). The Waterford community is one of Venice's most popular and friendly neighborhoods, has very low HOA fees, no CDD fee and pets of all size are welcomed. HOA fees covers social membership, use of the renovated club house with fitness room and library, Junior Olympic heated pool and hot tub and 4 clay tennis courts. Maintenance free means no yard work for you and low fee covers so much: grass mowing, edging, fertilization, tree/bush trimming, mulch one time annually, exterior home painting on a periodical cycle, annual home pressure washing and irrigation maintenance. IDEAL LOCATION: Only 4 miles to historic, downtown Venice for its delicious dining, beautiful beaches, fun shopping, cultural events and theatre yet very convenient to many golf courses, grocery stores, brand new Sarasota Memorial hospital and I-75. This is the perfect home year round, as a winter retreat or investment property (estimated $3,200 rent per month on annual lease). Come make this special home yours today! Be sure to watch the video: https://vimeo.com/user102946954/review/747962799/701824b1c1