5209 LAKE VENICE DRIVE

Welcome to the country oasis of Lake Toscana, a 500-acre nature preserve community with a fishing lake offering peace, privacy, and natural beauty. as well as no CDD fee. Sip morning coffee on the expanded screened lanai as the sun rises over the water, then unwind on the screened front porch at sunset with birdsong as your soundtrack. This immaculate home delivers a thoughtfully designed floorplan loaded with upgrades. A leaded glass front door opens to a foyer leading to a library/den with custom cherry built-ins and display lighting. Beyond lies the heart of the home, a Great Room, kitchen, and dining room anchored by a soaring double-tray ceiling, crown molding, rich wood flooring, and triple pocket sliders framing stunning lake and backyard views. The chef’s kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and an oversized island, flowing into a bright dining room with tray ceiling, perfect for entertaining. A butler’s pantry and mudroom with built-in seating and extra storage is just off the kitchen. The split floorplan offers spacious secondary bedrooms with walk-in closets and a generous hall bath. The master suite features a tray ceiling, private lanai access, lake views, a spa-like bath with an oversized curbless shower, and a huge closet with custom birch organizers. Outside, the expansive paver lanai includes an outdoor kitchen, ideal for enjoying lake breezes. A meandering lighted walkway leads to a custom paver fire pit at the water’s edge, complete with a cascading fountain view. The oversized 3-car garage offers over 900 sq ft for storage or hobbies. With only 127 homesites on half-to-full-acre lots, this one-of-a-kind community is minutes from shopping and an easy commute to Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota.