218 Martellago Dr., North Venice, FL 34275

Live the quintessential Florida lifestyle at its finest in this beautifully appointed Grannacci model home, located behind the gates of the sought-after Venetian Golf and River Club. This home offers three bedrooms, two full and two half baths, great room, study, formal and casual dining areas. The formal dining room with towering ceiling and transom windows is light and bright. The gourmet kitchen will please the most discerning chef with updated quartzite countertops, center island with lots of storage, solid wood cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, newer GE Profile appliances including built-in oven, microwave and stainless steel hood over the gas stove. A butler's pantry is nestled between the kitchen and dining room. The great room features built-in cabinets with glass shelving and pocketing sliding glass doors opening to the outdoors. The large owner's suite with private entry to the lanai has a huge organized custom closet. The bath offers dual sinks, garden tub with a separate shower. The oversized lanai with large, heated saltwater pool, full outdoor kitchen with the convenience of a half bath. Custom downlighting on the cage adds to the ambiance in the evening. Other features include double-entry leaded glass doors, solar panels, plantation shutters and crown molding, hurricane-impact windows, electronic storm shutters with beautiful landscaping and lighting surrounding the home. Experience all that the Venetian Golf and River Club has to offer including a championship 18-hole golf course, large, heated community pool and lap pool, six Har-Tru tennis courts, a nature trail, a first-class fitness center and an exercise room. There is a poolside tiki bar and fine dining at the Venetian River Club restaurant with a scenic view of the 70-acre nature park nestled along the Myakka River. All of this and it's only a short drive to the best Gulf Coast beaches and attractions of downtown Venice.