629 Cornwell On The GulfVenice, FL 34285Sale Price: $1,175,000

Imagine a home steps from the beach on an exclusive street with private beach access. You're welcomed by the inviting front porch of a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ruth Richmond custom built home exuding character with artistic touches throughout. Pocket sliding doors leading to the pool provide seamless indoor/outdoor tranquility, lucite doorknobs (now Mad Men-era classics), and a lengthy bathroom counter with 1" tiles are Ruth Richmond signature details. The eat-in kitchen has a gas stove, soft close cabinet doors, and a custom concrete breakfast bar with inlaid sea glass, sharks' teeth and shells. Tile throughout, new roof and A/C 2020, 2-car garage (hurricane door), large interior laundry room, split floor plan and some hurricane protection. Before a dip in the pool with waterfall, rinse off the beach sand in the outdoor bamboo shower. Open floor plan provides views of easy-care landscaping framing the outdoor spaces of serene and inviting ambiance. The pergola and deck grace one end and a paved patio complete the other. No lawn to mow! Within the fenced yard are lime, fig and Meyer lemon trees. Enjoy a relaxing hammock area. No storm damage to this home and no water intrusion. Flood Zone X. Ready for nightly sunsets? Enjoy coastal breezes flowing through this cozy yet sophisticated interior, a perfect retreat for those seeking tranquility and the natural beauty of living by the beach in a highly desirable location. Quaint shops, restaurants, theatre, library, art center all close by.