12236 Stuart Dr., Venice, FL 34293

This meticulously maintained and beautifully designed 3-bedroom, plus a den, 2 ½ bath home in the resort-style community of Grand Palm is centrally located amidst all the fun of southwest Florida’s gulf coast. This White Sand home offers ease of living with an open floor plan, engineered hardwood and ceramic tile floors in the main living areas, tray ceilings with crown molding, 5 1/2" baseboards, plantation shutters, whole house water filter, and solar landscape lighting. The range, dryer and water heater run on gas. You will love the charming front porch, retractable front door screen, den with glass barn door slider for privacy, and tastefully enhanced kitchen with quartz countertops, spacious corner pantry, Slate appliances, one-level island, and solid-wood cabinets with decorative glass-pane doors and lighting. Guests have their own area with two bedrooms and a guest bathroom designed away from the owner’s suite. The extended garage features built-in cabinets and workshop, ceiling fan, plus easy to clean and durable Gorilla floor coating. Step out onto the lanai to enjoy the peaceful setting in the sun or shade from the travertine deck and take a dip in the salt-filtered, heated pool with soothing waterfall feature. There is a direct gas line connection for your grill, direct access to 3rd bathroom, 20/20 lanai screens, plus an additional outdoor patio. You’ll have peace of mind with impact windows, insulated garage door with storm bracing, motorized rolling Armor screen for the lanai, and child’s safety fence for the pool. There is a natural gas hookup and electrical hookup to the main electric panel in place for a portable generator (for sale under separate contract). The beautiful landscaping and pavers on the driveway, walkway and porch complete this home. Grand Palm features 28 miles of recreational trails for walking, running, and biking, fitness center, resort-style pool with a waterslide, lap pool with spa, splash park and playground for the little ones, two dog parks, plus a social clubhouse with pool, pickleball courts, game and gathering spaces, and café for residents to enjoy. Have fun kayaking, fishing from two piers, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and bocce ball. You can experience beautiful sandy beaches, dreamy sunsets, a variety of excellent golf courses, boating and fishing on the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway, the appeal of historic downtown Venice, and the attraction of Wellen Park’s new shops and restaurants, along with the nearby Cool Today baseball Park. Easy access to I-75 and US-41 leads you quickly to the cultural hub of Sarasota, the many state parks and forests, several airport options, and numerous towns and cities along this gorgeous coastline.