One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Now is your opportunity to own this Valencia model home, built by WCI Communities, in the highly sought after guard gated community of Sarasota National. This one owner home boasts 2 bedrooms, a den/office, and an open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The front exterior just got a recent makeover with new landscaping, and as you make your way up the private front walk, you will find a delightful front porch that is perfect for enjoying that morning cup of coffee and greeting your neighbors as they walk by. Once inside you will find a soaring 12 foot ceiling in the grand foyer and a decorative niche for showcasing your favorite piece of art. Just off the foyer is a light filled office/den that was upgraded with hardwood floors, glass french doors, and plantations shutters. As you move into the main living space you will experience a truly open concept floor plan. The kitchen features maple cabinetry with wood roll outs and soft close drawers and a convenient breakfast bar. The sparkling granite is light and neutral and accents the oversized tile throughout the main living areas. Stainless steel appliances and decorative tile backsplash are sure to impress. As you prep in your kitchen and entertain guests, you can't help but be captivated by the expansive living room with 10' ceilings with even more height in the massive tray ceiling. The living room has a wall of sliders that showcases the private water view with preserve behind. The undercover lanai is huge on space and the owner has extended the lanai to include a custom designed built-in hot tub with waterfall feature and decorative planters that create a true tropical oasis right in your own back yard. The owner's suite has new carpet and plantation shutters that frame the water view that you will enjoy from the moment you wake up. The en-suite bathroom has a large storage friendly vanity with dual sinks, deep soaker tub, walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet. Across the house you will find a private 2nd bedroom retreat with oversized closet and a full bathroom. The laundry room was upgraded at the time of construction to include upper cabinets for extra storage and a convenient utility sink. HOA includes all ground maintenance... including mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, weed control, pest control in the yard, and re-mulching once a year. The HOA fee also includes basic cable and all of the amenities at the club. Ready for immediate occupancy, this home will have you in before winter! 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!