17445 OPAL SAND DRIVE, VENICE, FL 34293

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This COMPLETED and BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION, NEVER LIVED IN, VERANDA II CONDO is the first DIANGELO II MODEL, available for RE-SALE with immediate occupancy! This First Floor Unit,#104, is one of the only units that comes with UNOBSTRUCTED views from your Front Lanai to the landscaped, Front Courtyard area and walkway. Your Detached 1 Car Garage is steps away to the right of the unit rather than in front of your unit with rear entry door access for your convenience. Golf Membership entitles the Homeowners the Family benefits of two golf memberships which is no longer available with the new Veranda Condo Builds. This unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a Large Den with French Doors and is in walking distance to 2 Satellite pools. This spacious floor plan boasts HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWS/DOORS, a Chef Kitchen with large island with Quartz Countertops, Shaker Style Cabinets, and Stainless Steel Appliances and large pantry that all flows into the living and dining area. Adjacent to the Family Room and Kitchen is an additional, private Den offering a multi-functional space options such as an office, additional space for guests and/or another TV room. The Owner's Suite provides a serene retreat with a window view to the Front Covered Lanai Area, three closets; one walk in, one built-in and one linen closet, all offering abundant storage. The en-suite bathroom has dual sinks with quartz countertops and a walk in shower. The rear screened in Lanai Area has picturesque views of palm trees and Golf Tee boxes to the sides of the unit. The second bedroom is located off the left side of the entryway, in its own hallway, across from the second bathroom. The second bedroom also has a window view to the covered Front Lanai Area and a spacious built in closet. The second bathroom has a shower/bathtub combination and a quartz countertop vanity. The exclusive 18-hole Wellen Park Golf and Country Club is highly coveted for its guard-gated entrance and resort style amenities including a Laguna Pool with Tiki Bar, 3 additional Satellite Pools, a Day Spa, a Dog Park, Pickle-ball Courts, Bocce Ball, and Tennis Facilities. Wellen Park is Golf Cart and Dog Friendly with close proximity to nearby gulf beaches, airports, local attractions and a short distance to Downtown Sarasota and Venice. Downtown Wellen Park has an array of shops, weekly music venues, local eateries, a large lake with walking trails and E-bike rentals, Kayak and Paddle board rentals, weekly Farmer's Markets and more. HOA fee includes cable, internet, water, sewer, trash pickup, gated community, and building exterior maintenance. Once food and beverage becomes available when the Tiki Bar opens, a required minimum fee of $500.00/year and then $750.00/year when the clubhouse/fine dining restaurant opens. 2024 Property Taxes and CDD Information for this unit has not yet been recorded nor assessed with The County of Sarasota but could be estimated by a Buyer. As information becomes available, the listing will be updated accordingly.