If you are looking for a stunning South facing water view, look no further than this WCI built Azalea model located in the highly sought after guard gated community of Sarasota National. This lot is one of only a few lots in the entire community featuring water views from both the front and back of your house. The exterior showcases fantastic curb appeal with its mature tropical landscaping, a screened in front porch, a driveway that has been widened 4 feet to make your garage access a breeze, and a side load garage that was a costly upgrade at the time of construction. Once inside you will find 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a large dining room that can easily be used as an office or an extra den. The foyer has soaring ceilings and a decorative floor tile inlay. All of the carpet was removed, and neutral porcelain tile was installed to create a house that is seamless with nothing but tile... NO CARPET anywhere! Other interior features include tray ceilings, crown moldings, custom woodwork around all of the windows and slider, and wood wall details. The open concept kitchen and living room are perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen was upgraded with solid maple cabinets that feature dovetail construction and soft close doors, sparkling granite countertops with tumbled travertine backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient breakfast bar with stone detail across the front. The master bedroom is large on space and flooded with light thanks to the 3 oversized windows that look out to one of the largest lake views in the entire community. The master bath has dual vanities, a deep soaker tub, and a walk-in shower, as well as a large walk-in closet. This home features a large laundry room with upgraded upper cabinets and a utility sink. You will also enjoy a custom installed extended lanai, automated retractable awning with integrated lighting, and automated roll down hurricane shutters on the lanai that make it so you never have to move in your outdoor furniture. The garage is oversized (considered a 2.5 garage) and features additional space that is perfect for storage or extra toys! Other updates include... NEW HOT WATER HEATER (2020), upgraded breakers and generator portal to easily run a generator should you need it (generator and three 30lb propane tanks being sold with the property), and gutters around the entire perimeter of the home with downspouts that were upgraded to go into the ground into a french drain system. The house is meticulously maintained and lovingly cared for. Live like you are on a 5-star vacation with a 30,000sf clubhouse with resort style pool, hot tub, outdoor tiki bar serving food and drinks daily, a coffee house, fine dining restaurant, 7,000sf fitness center with top-of-the-line equipment and classes, day spa, card room, bocce ball, pickle ball, tennis, dog park, playground, event lawn, and 18-hole championship golf course. Sarasota National is a guard gated 2400-acre International Audubon Bird Sanctuary that offers some of the most beautiful water and preserve views in all of Venice. This home is just minutes to the new Atlanta Brave's spring training camp at the CoolToday Park Stadium, as well as the town center of Wellen Park. Explore 3 local beaches and historic downtown Venice, all less than 15 minutes from your front door! If you have dreamed of owning a piece of Florida's paradise, look no further than Sarasota National... one of Venice's premiere communities!