950 Chickadee Dr., Venice, FL 34285

In the heart of the Sanctuary at Pelican Pointe, this sensational home stands as a testament to the fusion of soft contemporary aesthetics and new-age elegant sensibilities. Showstopping from the moment you enter through 8-foot-tall double hurricane impact resistant doors. The home channels an effortless, light filled minimalist design of living along the beautiful Gulf Coast. A home for family and hospitality, its architectural elements are a fresh and cool embrace, endowed with curved walls, niches, 6" baseboards, soaring 12' tray ceilings, crown moldings everywhere, and whole house LED recessed and decorative lighting. Volume and uniform tile floors anchor the home. Its structural depth transcended by tinted and handsomely framed all hurricane impact resistant windows, doors, and sliders. All 3-bathrooms have been exquisitely remodeled, the master en-suite is a dreamy spa-like retreat. Slip away to the den/TV room, with its custom “beach-wood” built-in entertainment center and direct lanai access. The stunning great room and kitchen with propane gas cooktop and reverse osmosis are the perfect mix of form and function, where 3 massive picture windows and 12' of pocketing sliding glass doors unify the indoor and outdoor spaces. At over 1,000-square feet, the joy of outdoor living awaits, framed by a west setting sun, picture perfect lake, golf and preserve setting. Finishes include a richly appointed skid and maintenance free porcelain tile floor, Pebble-Tec resurfaced salt-water heated pool and spa, and a panoramic screened enclosure. Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club offers 27 holes of semi-private golf. Low HOA fees include full social membership with a highly active social life, including over 45 women's activities, clubhouse, dining, tennis, pickle ball, heated pool, fitness, a 24/7 guard house. Just minutes away are the shops, restaurants, beaches, biking/walking trails, fishing, repertory theatre, performing arts center, and other cultural and recreational venues and medical facilities of Venice Island and greater Sarasota County.