3955 East Venice Avenue

A special one-of-a-kind charming Ol’ Florida 4 bedroom home on 5 acres. This block home has an authentic rustic farmhouse style and has been maintained for decades by the original owner (a highly respected master craftsman/carpenter) and is move in ready for the next owner. The screened in front porch warmly greets you when you arrive. Then step into the home and you will be enchanted by the detailed woodwork. The main house has custom made wooden doors, wood built-ins, baseboards, crown molding, paneling all made by hand for this home. Even the living room floor planks were custom cut. In the living room there is a nostalgic wood burning stove. The kitchen is a galley kitchen with freshly painted cabinets, new counters, and newer appliances, there is even a built-in breadbox. Good sized primary bedroom with ensuite and has good closet space. The 3 other bedrooms are on the opposite side of the house(brand new toe pleasing carpet). Notice details of glass doorknobs, antique door latches, and unique light fixtures. The sunroom leads out to the heated pool and screened in lanai which overlooks the pond. There is a walking/biking path around the pond. The big RED Barn can be used as a garage plus the WORKSHOP is huge (35x24)! and there is a carport, too. There is an 800 square foot apartment separate from the main house, with kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and sitting room, and its own fenced yard. Plus, there is another smaller garage(14x13) NO HOA! Park your boat, RV on the 16x40 concrete pad w/ outlet. Your work trucks and trailers are welcome! Location is prime for quick access to I-75. Myakka River and the public boat ramp is about a 1/3 of a mile. Quaint Venice and the Gulf of Mexico is 7 miles. Wellen Park and the CoolToday Atlanta Braves Spring Training is about 5 miles away. The roof is new, most of the windows are hurricane impact windows. Electrical has been updated. HVAC is 4 years old. There is solar power, too. This is a country home retreat close to everything.