5249 Lake Venice Drive

Pride of ownership abounds in this STUNNING lakefront pool home with NO CDD and LOW HOA fees in the exclusive gated community of Lake Toscana! Meticulously cared for, this beautiful custom home is situated on a HUGE lot - over 1/2 acre - with no rear or front neighbors! This masterpiece is LOADED with upgrades and shows like a model, featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a 1/2 bath, and a split 3 car garage, with a stunning lanai that includes a saltwater pool overlooking a winding lake. Bring your water toys, because this lake and homesite are DOCKABLE! The home's striking curb appeal will captivate you with its extra-long driveway, lush landscaping, & Mediterranean elevation. A welcoming front porch invites you to the 8' double door entry, and inside you'll find a grand foyer with soaring 13' tray ceiling. As you step into the foyer, your eyes will instantly be drawn ahead to the oversized sliders and the STUNNING backyard view of the pool and lake, beckoning you and your guests outside! Just beyond the foyer is your large, open concept Great Room, dining room, and HUGE gourmet kitchen with 2 islands. Your designer kitchen is PERFECT for entertaining & includes extended 42" cabinets w/crown molding, elegant Cambria quartz counters, single bowl sink, double wall oven, cooktop w/vent hood, additional seating at one of the islands, & dedicated pantry. The oversized dining room provides plenty of room to use as a formal space, & features bay windows overlooking the backyard and lake. The HUGE great room is situated beside the kitchen & includes NEW modern ceiling fan adorning the tray ceiling, nicely anchoring this space. Extra wide sliders & a single lite door just off the great room lead you to the crown jewel of the home...your GORGEOUS, screened-in lanai and salt water pool, complete with bubbler & waterfall. Indulge in world class views of the expansive backyard & picturesque lake from your lanai & marvel in the majestic backyard sunrises each morning. The impressive oversized Owners Retreat includes tray ceiling & door that leads out to the lanai. Your en-suite Owners Bath includes extended vanity with quartz counters, double sinks, NEW mirrors, HUGE walk-in shower w/frameless glass enclosure, water closet, & large walk-in closet w/additional shelving added. Discover the private Guest Suite just off the Great Room, with its en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling tile and a frameless glass enclosure. Two more spacious bedrooms are situated down a hallway just off the foyer, with a full bathroom just outside. A convenient powder bath for guests is also located just off the foyer & includes NEW LED mirror. Your oversized mud room/utility room just off the kitchen has doors that lead to each garage as well as an exterior door providing an alternate entrance from your driveway...perfect for bringing in groceries from those Costco trips! Mud room includes washer, dryer, & utility sink. Other upgrades include NEW interior paint, NEW ceiling fans throughout, premium carpet padding, water softener, addt'l shelving added to closets & more! Lake Toscana residents enjoy 1/2 acre to 1+ acre homesites, w/amenities including covered pavilion w/picnic area & playground, activities field, walking trails through conservation, & easy access to the Little Manatee River just outside the community. Quick & easy access to 301, Parrish, & Sun City Center with plenty of shopping, dining, hospitals, & beaches located nearby.