710 N River RoadVenice, FL 34293Price: $998,000

WELCOME to 710 N River Road, a custom Key West-style residence set on 5 PRIVATE ACRES within the gated community of Myakka River Trails-Sarasota County's only WATERFRONT community on the Myakka River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with office, pool, and a 24x24 outbuilding which has endless possibilities, offers a rare blend of space, privacy, natural Florida beauty and is being sold TURNKEY. A wraparound porch introduces the home's inviting architecture. Inside, the open layout features high ceilings, a functional cupola, solid interior doors, large windows, and a striking floor-to-ceiling limestone fireplace crafted from locally sourced stone. Pocketing 12' sliding glass doors extend the great room to the screened lanai and pool area, where peaceful preserve views create a true indoor-outdoor living experience. The kitchen has been recently updated with quartz countertops, matte black marble backsplash, new sink and faucet, disposal, and updated electrical switches and plates. Additional improvements include new light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout, new Kohler toilets, interior accent paint, a new whole-house water pump, new pool pump and heat pump, and a new mini-split HVAC system in the detached outbuilding. The detached outbuilding -has been enhanced with new wall and ceiling drywall and insulation, attic vents, and HVAC offering endless flexibility for an art studio, home office, gym, guest space, hobby room, or additional storage. Myakka River Trails residents enjoy exceptional amenities including a private community boat ramp with direct access to the Myakka River, fishing pier, clubhouse with pool and hot tub, tennis courts, playground, pavilion with showers, walking and bridle trails, and private roads. HOA fees also include basic cable and internet with DirectTV stream, common area maintenance, and reserve funding. Centrally located near Wellen Park, Cool Today Park, downtown Venice, Gulf beaches, and I-75, this property offers acreage living with convenient access to the best of the Venice-Sarasota area. ZONED OUE!