This lovely, artsy Venice Island home is ideal as a seasonal retreat, year round residence near the beach or as an investment property to rent long or short term (no lease restrictions). An open floor plan will allow you to enjoy additional flexible areas throughout this home, including the covered backyard sunroom/lanai for maximum enjoyment. A lush, just under 1/4 acre homesight offers many mature trees and native Florida plants. With a rare, oversized garage, additional off-street parking & an outdoor shed with electric, there is plenty of room for multiple vehicles, RV parking & storage options. Just .8 miles to the Venice Art Center, 1.1 miles to the quaint downtown Venice shopping & dining area, 1.5 miles to public tennis courts & 2 miles to the popular Venice Beach, this property offers a fantastic location to enjoy so many nearby outdoor attractions! Venice offers an ideal location on the gorgeous Gulf coast of SWFL, conveniently located between Sarasota & the exciting new Wellen Park area, within 10 miles, offers a state of the art Atlanta Braves training facility & 80 acre lake around a vibrant downtown area. Beautiful glass doors welcome you into a sitting area with a large living room, newer kitchen with breakfast bar and a dining area with an adjacent additional serene reading room or home office. Two ample sized bedrooms and a bath are perfect for this beach house. An additional bath is located next to the laundry area, and although basic, it's perfect for showering after a fun day at one of the many nearby gulf beaches. A brand new 2.5 ton Bryant A/C with UV light, 2023 blown in attic insulation, newer equipped kitchen, newer laminate flooring in the kitchen/dining area & tile floors everywhere else, make this a perfect beach retreat. A Hunter irrigation system supplied by a well provides water for the yard and there is a built in raised hot tub in the backyard. A portable gas generator with a power source and sunroom/lanai furniture remain with the house. The lot will need some landscaping to make it pristine again & if desired, a pool would fit nicely on this generous lot. ** Please note that the seller will need to find suitable housing before moving, therefore a closing with a possible 60 day lease back would be desirable & well in advance of new owner desiring occupancy for the winter season**.