FURNISHED, beautiful first floor carriage home nestled within the Venetian Golf & River Club. Meticulously maintained with a spacious and open floorplan boasting 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms and over 1,750 SF of living space. Ceramic tile flooring and upscale finishes throughout including volume ceilings, crown molding, tray ceilings and plantation shutters. Inviting great room with a large wall of sliders that offer peaceful views of the preserve. The kitchen is equipped with 42" wood cabinetry, granite countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a gas range, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. Open to a breakfast nook plus dining room, it's the perfect place to cook and entertain. Retreat to the primary suite with a slider to the lanai, sizeable walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath with dual sinks, granite countertops, floor-to-ceiling tiled shower, water closet and a linen closet. The split bedroom floorplan is perfect for privacy, with two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The large covered screened lanai is perfect for relaxing with a serene and private view of the preserve, which is part of the 70-acre nature area for the community. Other features include a two-car side entry garage and a convenient laundry room with built-in cabinetry and utility sink. Experience resort-style amenities at The Venetian Golf & River Club including a full restaurant and bar, fitness center, lap pool, resort-style pool, outdoor poolside Tiki Bar, six Tru-Har tennis courts (and a competitive tennis league), recently added pickle ball courts and 24-hour gated security. An 18-hole championship golf course anchors the community owned by the prestigious Heritage Group (optional membership). For nature lovers, you will enjoy the serene 70-acre nature park snuggled along the Myakka River. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, historic downtown Venice, pristine beaches, state-of-the-art medical facilities and major highways. Live an exceptional maintenance-free lifestyle on Florida's Gulf Coast!