CASUAL ELEGANCE...these are the words that describe this BEAUTIFUL 5 bedroom, 4 bath home located in the RESORT STYLE community of VENETIAN GOLF & RIVER CLUB. Enter through charming foyer is the lovely beginning to this magnificent SPACIOUS 3,463 sq. ft. home with a THREE CAR GARAGE . Enjoy morning sunrises on your front entryway porch surrounded in lush tropical landscaping. The COLUMNS GRACING the FORMAL LIVING room, DINING room and DEN offer WARMTH and HOSPITALITY. The VIEW of the SPRAWLING SCREENED LANAI with sparkling POOL/ SPA & WATER FEATURE with paver deck complete an with outdoor kitchen with gorgeous sunset views. Both covered and uncovered areas to bask in the sun. Absolutely breathtaking! If you're a GOURMET cook, you'll love the WARMTH & COMFORT of the OVERSIZED DINING NOOK with AQUARIUM GLASS WINDOWS overlooking the lanai & POOL, the KITCHEN with GAS range and LOTS & LOTS of CABINETRY & GRANITE countertops and island great for a prep-station/breakfast bar. The FAMILY ROOM adjacent to the kitchen is very spacious & a great space for entertaining with pocketing sliders to the oversized screened lanai. FOUR lovely GUEST ROOMS and THREE BATHS & laundry room also included in this wing of the home. The SUMPTIOUS OWNER'S SUITE is located on the opposite side for PRIVACY & COMFORT Plus it features a relaxing sitting room. UPSTAIRS you have a large BONUS ROOM with an additional BEDROOM & BATH. GREAT FOR A GAME ROOM if you desire. Bonus features in this home include a NEW ROOF, Dual Zoned A/C and it comes furnished! Venetian Golf & River Club offers LOTS of AMENITIES, 18-hole championship golf course, fitness center, two heated pools, tennis courts ,and a 70 acre nature park along the Myakka River. All this... and the BEAUTIFUL GULF BEACHES are 10 MINUTES AWAY. Downtown Venice, shopping, cultural events, state of the art doctors offices and the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital all just a short drive away. Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Bedroom 2). Bedroom Closet Type: Walk-in Closet (Primary Bedroom).