711 Back Nine DriveVenice, FL 34285Price: $445,000

A remarkable home and Florida lifestyle is packed into this popular 1,828 sq. ft. Palmetto great-room floor plan in The Arbors at Pelican Pointe. The standout is the exceptional outdoor living space: an expansive covered and screened lanai with a built-in outdoor kitchen featuring a wood-burning fireplace, new grill and refrigerator, granite countertop and bar. Framed by majestic Eureka palms and lush tropical landscaping, the completely private southeast-facing setting creates a secluded retreat for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation and evenings by the fire. Inside, the open great room features built-ins and is open to the kitchen with quartz countertops, reverse osmosis, breakfast bar, dinette, stainless appliances and new refrigerator. A formal dining area with butler pantry adds another convenient option when serving family and friends. The split floor plan offers privacy between the primary suite and guest bedroom, while the study/den with closet, built-in shelving and French doors to the great room works beautifully as an office, library or flexible 3rd bedroom retreat. Plantation shutters add a finished touch throughout these spaces. Additional features include garage cabinetry, laundry room with utility sink, new HVAC in 2023, and a roof protected by a transferable 15-year Perma-Toke weatherproofing system. The home is available fully furnished for an effortless transition to Florida living. Pelican Pointe offers one of Venice's most complete lifestyles, with a 27-hole championship golf course and optional memberships, clubhouse dining and social activities, resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, walking and biking paths, and an active calendar of clubs and events. Just minutes from historic Venice Island, it's iconic beaches, dining, shopping, bike/walking trails, fishing, boating, and other recreational and cultural venues. This home is a rare combination of comfortable indoor living, an extraordinary private outdoor retreat and the lifestyle of one of Venice's premier gated communities.