12024 LOVEGRASS ST Venice, FL 34293

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Your 'slice of paradise' awaits you in this like-new, gently used home in The Preserve at West Villages! Rarely available single-family home with LAKE VIEW offers 2 bedrooms PLUS DEN, 2 baths and open-concept split floorplan which ensures comfort and privacy for guests. Step inside from the screened front porch, and you'll discover numerous upgrades including crown molding, accent moldings around windows, custom trim work in entryway and den, upgraded rectangular floor tile, and more! Volume ceilings and numerous windows allow this home to be flooded with natural light which adds to its open, bright feeling! Is outdoor living what you crave? Then you'll enjoy taking in the pristine LAKE VIEW from the EXTENDED LANAI with desirable Northern exposure. Lanai is also pre-plumbed for a future outdoor kitchen, if desired! Cooking is a breeze in this beautifully appointed kitchen with oversized center island, stainless steel appliance package, tile backsplash, and undercabinet accent lighting. When it's time to unwind, the primary suite serves as your retreat with DOUBLE WALK-IN CLOSETS, en-suite bathroom with double vanity, large walk-in shower and generous linen closet. You'll also be pleased to discover additional storage in both the LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM and WALK-IN KITCHEN PANTRY! For the tech savvy, this property is 'Smart Home ready', allowing you to control garage door, cameras, exterior lights, thermostat, security system and front door lock via your cell phone (with app subscription) if desired! Each room has been appointed with cellular window shades and new Hunter ceiling fans, which increase energy efficiency in the Summer months. Just 4 years old, this home is built to the highest hurricane standards and is NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE (per Sarasota County records). It is also complete with full HURRICANE SHUTTERS, offering peace of mind to the lucky new owner. A quaint, gated neighborhood of just 223 homes, The Preserve is one of Wellen Parks' most desirable communities. Among the most REASONABLE MAINTENANCE FEES in all of Wellen park, The Preserve includes lawn and landscape maintenance, irrigation, heated community pool, fitness center, pickleball & bocce ball, clubhouse, neighborhood gatherings, and much more! Located just ONE MILE FROM DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK, entertainment is just a short bike or golf cart ride away! Bustling Wellen Park offers miles of walking/biking trails, numerous restaurants, weekly concerts, farmers market, kayaking around 80-acre Grand Lake, food truck court, community events, and more. Why wait 9-12 months to build when this like-new home is ready to be yours? Call for your appointment today! (One or more of these photos may be virtually staged for illustration purposes only)