Under contract-accepting backup offers. This spacious, single-family, maintenance-free two-bedroom, two-bath home with den in the gated golfing community of Venetian Golf and River Club offers opportunity for the best in relaxed lifestyles. Enjoy indoor and outdoor living with its extended lanai enhancing breathtaking views of wetlands and a pond. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan for versatile enjoyment. The kitchen, which is open to the dining and living areas, offers a breakfast bar, newer GE appliances two years old including a gas range and rich granite countertops. The owner’s retreat has tray ceilings and wonderful views of the pond. Luxuriate in the main bath with its walk-in closet, jetted tub, separate shower, dual sinks, Corian countertops and a water closet. Beyond the interior, the screened lanai, where hosting gatherings is a delight, calls you to do just that or to bask in the fresh air or view the natural preserve. The Venetian Golf and River Club is a Northern Italian Renaissance-themed gated community on the north side of Laurel Road, 1.5 miles east of Exit 195 on Interstate 75 adjoining the Myakka River in North Venice. At center of the community is the crown jewel of this breathtaking complex, the distinguished, Mediterranean-inspired River Club, packed with a multitude of luxurious amenities that offers fine dining as well as a more casual experience. All residents have access to the River Club, which offers world-class amenities including six Har-Tru tennis courts, a 74-acre nature park with boardwalk for wildlife and birdwatching, fitness center with professional fitness classes, and a beautiful community swimming pool and spa, including an outdoor poolside tiki bar. If golfing is your passion, the community features an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course designed by Chip Powell. The golf membership is optional. The Venetian Golf and River Club is close to neighborhood shopping areas and the beautiful beaches on Venice Island and Casey Key. Welcome home!