Under contract-accepting backup offers. This truly stunning home offers soaring HIGH CEILINGS and PICTURESQUE LAKE VIEWS from the moment you enter and continue to nearly every room! You'll feel like you've just stepped into a spotlessly clean model home with coastal vibes and decor! The well-designed, split-bedroom floor plan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,352 sq. ft. of living space. The gourmet chef's kitchen is open to the family room and features an island/breakfast bar, white cabinetry, granite countertops, a double oven, wine cooler and a large window providing amazing views. The family room has vaulted ceilings with wood beams and a gas fireplace. The tile flooring features a diagonal lay and flows consistently throughout the main living areas. The primary bedroom is spacious and offers plenty of room for a sitting area or office, 2 walk-in closets and sliding glass doors providing access to the lanai and pool. The primary bathroom is completely remodeled with dual sinks, a roomy walk-in shower, and extra cabinetry for additional storage. The "guest wing" of the home is where you'll find 2 bedrooms, both featuring walk-in closets, and the guest bathroom, which offers pool access. Large sliding glass doors from the living room, kitchen, primary bedroom, and "guest wing" hallway offer natural light, beautiful lake views and easy access to your outdoor living space! You'll want to be outside all the time with an expansive covered lanai to sit under, a huge heated pool surrounded by a beautiful brick paver patio, outdoor shower and unobstructed panoramic views of the serene lake paired with birdlife. Beautiful curb appeal and landscape surround the home. MOVE-IN READY with FURNITURE OFFERED SEPARATELY. Many recent updates include LANDSCAPE (2025), NEW RUUD HVAC (2025), POOL HEATER (2025), LAUNDRY ROOM SINK & FAUCET (2025), PRIMARY BATHROOM REMODEL (2024), INTERIOR PAINT (2024), PANORAMIC VIEW SCREEN ENCLOSURE (2023), EXTERIOR PAINT (2022), PLANTATION SHUTTERS AND REMOTE CONTROL BLINDS (2022) and HURRICANE PROTECTION (2018). Waterford is a well-established golf course community located in the heart of Venice! Golf membership is optional. The low HOA fee of $2,232 annually provides you with access to amazing amenities including a heated pool, lit Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, hot tub, social room with kitchen, dance floor and fitness center. The Waterford Golf Club offers 27 holes of golf, a driving range, putting green and a restaurant. Great location with easy access to Sarasota via I-75 or US 41, pristine beaches, excellent schools, parks, shopping, dining, medical, historic downtown Venice, the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital and so much more! No CDD fee here!