816 LEEWARD ROAD, VENICE, FL 34293

ASSUMABLE!...ASSUMABLE AT 3.5%. Calling ALL AGES! Is there still AFFORDABLE FLORIDA? Wether you want OUTDOOR FAMILY ADVENTURE, RETIREMENT ENRICHMENT or seek SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, South Venice is a BARGAIN price because its location offers a plethora of nearby resources without the high price tag of island taxes or the burden of HOA fees and limitations. It doesn’t matter wether you head a scosche north or south, either way you are going to discover an eclectic playground. Top 3 within 2 miles: Ownership of this house comes with the 50% discount to the yearly FERRY PASSES taking you to the PRIVATE SOUTH VENICE ISLAND BEACH and/or the private BOAT LAUNCH. We are talking takin gthe ferry to a quiet private beach on an island and that pass is less than $200 for your family. SHAMROCK NATURE CENTER, has great children's amenities with its playground and BUTTERFLY GARDEN. It has NATURE TRAILS that connect to the 10 MILES of the LEGACY TRAIL which connects Venice to Sarasota by biking or walking. For enrichment classes and social life, the SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER is equally close. Here you can learn a language, take DANCE classes, have lunch or play billiards to list a few. They even have adult day care available if great grandma needs some fellowship. Of course, DOWN TOWN VENICE is just a bike ride or short drive away where there is YOGA on the BEACH, restaurants, shopping, SATURDAY FARMER'S MARKET, the ART CENTER for CLASSES and EVENTS. There is always an upcoming FESTIVAL, or CONCERT or PARADE of one kind or another in  Venice. The VENICE AIRPORT where you can take FLYING LESSONS is adjacent to the PUBLIC GOLF COURSE. Venice has a rich CIRCUS history and has retained the training grounds where you can actually take a TRAPEZ class. Enough about Venice, head just a few miles south and enjoy ENGLEWOOD where the OLD FLORIDA VIBE still reigns, with its own little town, plenty of water craft to rent or sunset cruises to book. After you have exhausted yourself with a full day, come home to this light, bright, roomy, home and don’t worry about the yard work. The ARTFUL LANDSCAPING, is watered by a RAINBIRD SPRINKLER SYSTEM and leaves very little lawn to maintain.There is plenty of room to PARK or STORE all those toys you brought in the 3 car wide driveway which extents to the side of the house. OR in the GARAGE which is SEPARATELY CLIMATE CONTROLLED with its own energy efficient MINI SPLIT, RETRACTABLE SCREENS and insulated HURRICANE DOOR. The space lends itself well to extended uses. Perhaps extra party space, comfortable mechanics shop or as current owner uses it, for storage of her E-Bay inventory. Speaking of STORAGE there is no shortage here. There is a PULL DOWN STAIR in the garage to ATTIC STORAGE as well as a SHED 11'5' x 9'5" with electricity. Lots of compliments on the versatile floorplan, with an archway to an office or den that could be made into a 4th bdrm and a large dining room that easily lends itself to designated special space.Some upgrades to this 2003 FIRESIDE BUILT home include a HURRICANE SHUTTER for the FRONT DOOR. There is also a REVERSE OSMOSIS water supply to a drinking spicket in the garage and to the refrigerator in the kitchen. The hotwater tank is newer and the lenox heat pump is 2015. The roof is original but is in good condition, looks good and has HURRICANE RAFTER TIES. Come enjoy South Venice. A BARGAIN buy, a great place to play, rest and refresh. A convenient location to access so many South Florida adventures.