Reduced Price! This 3 bedroom 2 bath / PLUS DEN or Office with almost 2000 SF home is waiting for you with a view of a "protected preserve" out back! Gated and Deed Restricted for your privacy & protection. Throw that lawn mower away! This community has "maintenance-free grounds". The house is tucked away in the middle of the subdivision and we all know how important "Location" is! Sliders in the back give way to a Pavered Lanai that overlooks the wooded area. This view will never change. A "wildlife habitat" right in your backyard! The yard is big enough for a private pool if you want it. The house itself is immaculate, and very well cared for in its 7 short years. So meticulous that it looks as if no one has ever lived here! The kitchen boasts beautiful granite countertops, staggered cabinets, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, a closet pantry, custom glass backsplash, pendant & recessed can lighting, and more! High ceilings and doors throughout. 6 Total Ceiling fans to keep that cool air moving, even in the master bath. The master bedroom has his and her closets on either side of the hall that leads to the ensuite. There you will find double sinks, a walk-in glass shower, a garden tub, and a private water closet. There are Tray ceilings in the Entryway, Great room, and Master Bedroom. French Doors open to the den/office. The sellers have added gutters and a French drain to protect the pavers. The laundry room has shelving for storage with a cabinet utility sink for convenience. Just a short ride or walk down to the gorgeous community pool area on a lake. Included there is a covered patio area, a clubhouse, a fitness center with lots of equipment, and a Bocce Ball Court. A great place to relax or entertain friends and family. This wonderfully small, pet-friendly community has about 190 homes with an active community calendar that includes holiday parties, book clubs, happy hours, the men's "ROMEO" club (Really Outstanding Men Eating Out!), Ladies nite out, a MahJong group & more! Not a huge subdivision that you will get lost in, but intimate enough that you will get to know your neighbors and make friends! Minutes to downtown Venice shopping, the Gulf Beaches, and the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital. No CDDs here: not in a flood zone. Underground utilities are a plus! You're going to love living here.