Florida

Welcome to a beautiful residence where comfort, privacy, and functionality come together seamlessly. A paver driveway, tile roof, mature landscaping, and a charming paver walkway set the tone as you arrive, leading to an inviting French door entry framed by a transom window. Inside, tile floors stretch through the main living areas, beginning with a light-filled foyer adorned with a chandelier. Flowing effortlessly into the heart of the home, the dining area offers an elegant setting for entertaining, complete with a chandelier and a niche perfectly sized for a buffet or credenza. The adjacent great room impresses with a wall of sliding glass doors, double tray ceilings, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and a built-in media niche, creating a bright and open space ideal for everyday living. The kitchen is both stylish and practical, featuring warm wood cabinetry, solid surface countertops, a glass block window in the backsplash for additional natural light, and an eat-in area with a picturesque aquarium window. A breakfast bar provides casual seating, and two closet pantries offer ample storage. The kitchen is outfitted with LG stainless steel appliances, including a range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Tucked privately at the back of the home, the spacious primary suite offers a serene retreat with a tray ceiling, multiple windows, and a cozy sitting area with sliders opening to the lanai. Two walk-in closets provide generous storage, while the en-suite bathroom includes a large vanity with two sinks and a makeup area, a soaking tub, walk-in shower with bench seating, a framed mirror, water closet, and a glass block transom window that brightens the space. Just off the foyer, a pocket door leads to a private guest wing that includes a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo, vanity, and tile flooring, as well as a spacious guest bedroom featuring plush carpet, plantation shutters, and a generous closet. The second guest bedroom, located just across the foyer with double doors, is currently set up as a home office but offers flexibility as a guest room, complete with its own closet and a large window. Additional highlights include a well-appointed laundry room with a sink, cabinet workspace, shelving, storage closet, and central vacuum system, plus a tile floor and pocket door for added convenience. Step outside to a covered lanai with sitting and dining areas, ceiling fan, and plenty of room to relax or entertain, all surrounded by lush, mature landscaping for enhanced privacy and tranquility. Willowbend is a maintenance-free neighborhood rich in amenities, including a clubhouse with fitness center, playground, pickleball courts, and a large, heated pool available to all homeowners. All this plus lawn maintenance (including weeding, trimming, sprinklers and irrigation), cable TV, and internet. This fantastic location is ideally near downtown Venice, Sarasota, Siesta Key, Casey Key and Nokomis Beach—offering easy access to beaches, cultural attractions, shopping, and dining. Also nearby is the Legacy Trail, Oscar Scherer State Park, Pine View School, and award-winning Gulf beaches.