21275 Sandal Foot Dr., Venice, FL 34293

This elegantly upgraded 3BR+Den Bright Meadow model home will delight you from the moment you walk in the front door and contemplate the gorgeous nature preserve and lake view. Surrounded by the sounds of songbirds, the home is located in the Cove, a quiet and private enclave of 85 homes nestled in the heart of Grand Palm, and is located near walking trails, maintained lakes, and many community amenities. The home features a 3-car garage with pavered driveway and winding walk to the entrance, accented by mature landscaping and butterfly gardens. The large, private lanai features uninterrupted views of preserve and lake. Enjoy the sunset from the lanai year round. Inside find 10 foot ceilings and 8 foot doors, crown moulding, plantation shutters, tray ceilings, and a tile floor set on the diagonal. The open floor plan includes a large den/study with French doors for use as an office, TV room, playroom, music room, or perhaps a yoga studio. The kitchen with walk-in pantry and gas range has been thoughtfully upgraded with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting, and an expansive island with beadboard accent plate. The spacious master suite features his and hers walk-in closets and an en suite bathroom with dual sinks and walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms feature large walk-in closets and the second bedroom has en suite access to the second bathroom. The inside dedicated laundry room features a large sink, cabinet upgrades, and a built-in ironing board. The 3-car garage has been insulated and fitted with a mini-split air conditioner for comfortable use as a workspace, art studio, or man cave. In the garage is a whole house water softener and filtration system. Walk in less than a minute to the private Cove pool, hot tub, barbecue, and covered lounging and social areas. Meet with neighbors to enjoy happy hours, a lively board or card game, or lounging in the heated pool. Enjoy the benefits of a small enclave, including security gates and maintenance-assisted landscaping, in addition to the extensive amenities of the greater Grand Palm resort community. Grand Palm features miles of winding roads, many natural green spaces, 8 walking/jogging trails, a fitness center, clubhouse, social club, two resort style pools (one with waterslide), a lap pool, splash pad and playground, tennis, pickle ball, volleyball, basketball and bocce courts, and a dog park. Grand Palm is the perfect location for living the resort lifestyle in Venice, FL, and is convenient to both 1-75 and the city of Venice. Supermarkets, shopping, beaches, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the Atlanta Braves Stadium, and charming downtown Venice are all within a 10 to 20 minute drive. Grand Palm is nearby Wellen Park, which offers a brand new downtown district with shopping, restaurants, and lakeside attractions. Schedule your showing today!