12131 Stuart Dr, Venice, Florida
List Price: $550,000
MLS Number: N6118318

Located in the premier gated community of Grand Palm, this home is an absolute must-see! Upon entering this 3 bed/2 bath/ PLUS Den Blue Sky II model, you'll be delighted by the numerous upgrades that you discover! High-end finishes include crown molding, 5 1/2 inch baseboards, upgraded ceiling fans, tile floors throughout (including owners suite. Carpet in beds 2 & 3), and hardwood floors in the den. Grass-cloth accent walls in living room / dining room add richness and texture to the dcor of this home. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with 42 inch cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, generous pantry outfitted with custom-built roll out shelves, stainless steel appliance package, glass subway tile backsplash, slide-out racks in lower cabinets, and natural gas stove! Love to entertain? Then you'll enjoy hosting friends and family on the oversized 16 ft. x 30 ft. extended lanai with hot tub (which conveys with the home)! The upgrades found in this home aren't just cosmetic. You'll be storm-ready in just minutes, as this property has been fortified with both motorized and roll-down hurricane shutters, as well as a whole-house generator. Wooded preserve views are enjoyed from both the front and the back of the home offering peace and tranquility, while the pie-shaped lot affords extra space between neighbors! Grand Palm is Venice's premier lifestyle community, featuring 3 swimming pools, fitness center, 2 resort style amenity centers, 8 pickleball courts, 2 dog parks, waterslides, kid's splash-pad, sand volleyball court, full-time activities director, and much more! Grand Palm features vast areas of nature preserve, over 10 miles of walking / biking trails, and a community lake which can be used for kayaking or canoeing! Ready to trade the salt truck for the salt life? No need to wait 9-12 months to build new, when this Winter retreat is ready to call home today! Call for your private showing before this gem is gone!