This magnificent home is located in the demand Palazzo Grand Estates neighborhood of the prestigious Venetian Golf and River Club;a gated golf and resort community beautifully situated on the banks of the rambling Myakka River. Enter through the dramatic arched foyer and take in the beautiful views of your private lanai and surrounding nature preserve; what a special home! Exquisite interior features will satisfy even the most demanding buyer; tile floors with mosaic accents, gas fireplace, crown molding throughout, tray ceilings, and a gourmet kitchen a chef could love with cherry cabinetry, professional stainless appliances including a six burner gas stove, granite countertops and cafe table, and a butler pantry. An expansive second level space with wet bar, bedroom, full bath and balcony is an impressive guest suite or a terrific entertainment space. The paver lanai can be accessed through the great room, the master suite or the dramatic spiral staircase from the upper level. This al fresco living space is private and spacious; it offers a salt filtered pool, spa, a complete outdoor kitchen, and abundant space for entertaining. Nearby is River Walk, the signature feature of this lovely neighborhood; a raised boardwalk through a 70 acre nature preserve along the Myakka River. With the ideal blend of privacy and neighborhood living, the home is close to club amenities that rival those of a five star resort; fine dining, tennis, fitness facilities and a stunning pool.

186 Portofino Dr, Venetian Golf and River Club real estate
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Days on market: 417
Taxes: $9,696
Features
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Architectural Style: Florida,Spanish
Lot Size: 0.30 acres
Garage:
  • Attached
  • Door Opener
  • Side Rear Entry
Heating:
  • Central
  • Zoned/Multiple
AC: Central,Zoned/Multiple
Fireplace: Y
Roof Tile
Pool:
  • Auto Cleaner
  • Child Safety Fence
Community
Features:
  • Deed Restrictions
  • Fees Required
  • Fitness
  • Gated Community
  • Golf Community
  • PUD
  • Security
  • Tennis Courts
HOA fee: $370
HOA payment schedule: Quarterly
Rooms
Master: 20X18
Bed 1: 13X13
Bed 2: 12X12
Bed 3: 17X14
Kitchen: 14X14
Living room: 20X18
Dining room: 14X13
Great room: 20X18
Bonus room: 18X16
Schools
County: Sarasota
Elementary: Laurel Nokomis Elementary
Middle: Laurel Nokomis Middle
High: Venice Senior High

Real Estate Market Conditions for zip code 34275

Market conditions: 34275 from $900K to $1M as of 5/1/2012

  Apr 2011 Mar 2012 Apr 2012
# of properties on market366
Median Sale Price$963,000N/AN/A
# of homes sold200
Average days on market145N/AN/A

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