Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to paradise! Step through your custom 10-foot iron and glass front entry, into your own private oasis. This courtyard pool home features a new metal roof, Bahama shutters and a Pentair heated saltwater-self-cleaning pool and much more. Welcome guests to the Casita (freestanding 1 bedroom/bath unit) that allows privacy for everyone. It can also make an excellent office, gym, or studio. At the main house, four pocket sliding doors bring the beautiful Florida weather indoors. The spacious, open living room has an abundance of windows with a view of the pool or to the outside. Welcome to the chef's updated kitchen, with custom inset kitchen cabinets, granite countertops and a full Bosch stainless steel appliance package (including a rapid boil induction cooktop and convection microwave). This makes a perfect chef’s kitchen. The main house has 2 bedrooms: The owner’s suite features a soaring cathedral ceiling, spacious customized closet, Roman shower, dual sink, built in clothes hamper, and custom vanity with striking quartz countertop. The 2nd bedroom and bathroom (with a bathtub) are at the other end of the home and is very private. Next to the kitchen is a bonus room/laundry room featuring excellent hobby space with tons of storage. The three-car garage is finished with epoxy flooring and loaded with storage cabinets. Enjoy peace of mind and comfort with Bahama shutters that can be closed and secured quickly. There is an external outlet for a generator that would ensure power during and after storms or any type of power outage. Enjoy the convenience of the enclosed patio and grill just steps from the kitchen. Outside is mature landscaping with accent lights as well as lanai pool cage lighting, water softener system and reverse osmosis water system. Daytime or evening, this setting is so welcoming and spectacular! This home is in the well-established, highly sought after community of Venice Palms. Just minutes from restaurants, shopping, historic Venice and just 4 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Venice Palms has a low HOA fee which includes ground maintenance of common areas, reclaimed lawn irrigation (no need to pay the County to water your lawn). Don’t miss out on this fabulous home! More features include Energy Star rated 20 SEER HVAC installed in 2019. There are only 21 homes in the community that have the separate “Casita” with a courtyard pool!