617 Apalachicola Rd., Venice, FL 34285

Offering the best of the Florida lifestyle and located on the charming and quaint Island of Venice, is where you will find this jewel of a home in one of the most desirable and sought after neighborhoods. Step inside from the circular driveway and you'llimmediately see how well loved and well maintained this light and bright home is, with soft neutral colors, hardwood look floors, new carpet, tile, crown molding, filled with charm and attention to detail. Guests staying in the adjacent guest cottage, appreciate privacy and comfort in the additional living space. The main home offers two bedrooms, two updated bathrooms in a split plan design, den, family room, spacious living room, and separate dining room, and morning room off the upgraded chef's kitchenwith gas stove. Step outside onto the brick paver patio and you will find a private, fabulous, covered verandah with a generous seating area, overlooking the newer and large pool...wonderful for entertaining in style. The 380 square foot guest cottage exudes vintage charm, with its private entrance, offering a front sitting porch, bedroom suite with full bath, and kitchenette, all done in a nostalgic rose garden décor. This gorgeous island estate home is just one block from the Gulf of Mexico with publicaccess to the Beach for those magical sunsets, and just a short stroll to the wonderful boutique shops, live theatre, public tennis courts, and all the best restaurants of historic downtown Venice. A list of upgrades is available.