Under contract-accepting backup offers. Designed with nearly 2,900 square feet of living space, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home combines elegant design with modern conveniences. The layout of the home provides an opportunity for entertaining with an oversized gourmet kitchen appointed with new Cafe appliances and complemented by a massive granite island. The butler's pantry comes with dual refrigerators and a prep sink. The interiors showcase custom millwork throughout with closets tailored for efficiency and organization. The primary suite is highlighted by an expansive walk-in closet. Indoor and outdoor living blend seamlessly in this custom home; large windows and doors throughout the home invite natural light and a strong connection to the outdoors. A private central courtyard is centered around a pool with a waterfall and spa, newly resurfaced in 2025, as well as new tile, pumps, filter and heater. The rear screened lanai frames views of the community's award-winning golf course, where the fourth fairway provides a tranquil backdrop. Plenty of storage and oversized, air-conditioned garage. This residence presents a rare opportunity to enjoy refined living in one of North Venice's premier golf communities. Venetian Golf and River Club is a 24-hour guard-gated community with a multitude of amenities, including a championship 18-hole golf course (membership optional), a tennis center with Har-Tru tennis courts, new pickleball courts, fitness center, nature trail, heated lap and resort pools, tiki bar and dining, access to the adjacent 70-acre nature park along the scenic Myakka River. Community offers proximity to beaches, entertainment, Interstate 75 and the newly completed Sarasota Memorial Hospital.