This beautifully updated and meticulously maintained 2,448-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bath, oversized two-car garage pool home with breathtaking long water south views in the desirable Waterford Golf Club community in the heart of Venice. This stunningly designed residence features a split floor plan, providing plenty of privacy and a functional flow between the spaces. Updates include 2024 water heater, 2022 air conditioner, 2021 re-roof, 2018 hurricane sliders, 2015-2014 electric hurricane shutter on lanai and Lexan hurricane shutters for house, 2010 solar panels, custom plantation shutters and porcelain tile throughout, plenty of storage, and more! Step inside this home and your eyes are drawn to 14-foot ceilings throughout, contributing to its open, airy atmosphere, helping to maximize natural light with amazing water views. With windows that frame the ever-dancing water views, the great room becomes a canvas of nature's art, ideal for those quiet moments with a book or lively gathering with friends. The kitchen overlooks the great room and boasts solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, newer appliances, breakfast bar, island and built-in desk so the chef can plan those special meals. The formal dining room is off the kitchen making those special meals a breeze. Just off the kitchen a café which is an ideal spot to enjoy the birds dancing on the water and have a quick bite before heading off to the golf course. The extended primary suite includes triple sliding glass doors, bay windows and private en suite. The spa-like private en suite is spacious and boasts dual walk-in closets, dual sinks, garden tub and large walk-in shower. The second bedroom is at the front of the home and could easily double as an office with private access to the main en suite. The third and fourth bedrooms are at the back of the home near the second full bath that doubles as a pool bath and includes a hall pocket door creating a private tropical oasis for guests or the ideal space for a blended family. The fourth bedroom boasts a Murphy bed with matching desk and large closet making this space useable for day-to-day living. The large laundry room is just off the kitchen, with extra cabinetry, storage, utility sink and leads to the oversized garage. In the garage, high ceilings, pull-down attic stairs, cabinetry and rear door access to the backyard. Open the pocketing sliders in the living room and café to seamlessly extend your living space outside to the large, covered lanai. The extended paver lanai includes a pool bath access, covered and open lanai space and electric drop-down hurricane shutter. Not in a flood zone, one low HOA fee of $2,165 annually and no CDD. Waterford offers 27 holes of championship golf, a heated pool, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, social room with kitchen, dance floor and fitness center. After a day of golf enjoy lunch at the club with no restaurant minimums. Membership to Waterford Golf Club is not required. Easy access to Interstate 75, U.S. 41, pristine Gulf of Mexico beaches, shopping, dining, medical and the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital.