Luxury living meets tranquil natural preserve views in the highly sought-after Venetian Golf & River Club. This beautifully designed home offers a peaceful setting with lush preserve scenery, creating privacy and a true Florida paradise. Spacious second-floor 3-bedroom, 2-bath carriage home featuring a PRIVATE elevator. Enjoy maintenance-free living with serene private preserve views and morning sunrise exposure, ideal for morning coffee, a relaxing lunch, or ending the day with a private happy hour on the covered and screened lanai. When you're in the mood to be social, enjoy an easy stroll to the Tiki bar, clubhouse bar, or restaurant, where neighbors and friends naturally gather. Use your private ELEVATOR or private beautiful wood staircase to enter the spacious 2,376 sq. ft. second-floor carriage home, which offers the perfect blend of function, luxury, and peace of mind in the highly sought-after Venetian Golf & River Club. The Buyer will appreciate the well-maintained residence featuring a concrete tile roof, IMPACT WINDOWS, AC replaced in 2023 -providing comfort and confidence year-round. Additional highlights include laundry room cabinetry, generous walk-in closets, electric sliding door window shades and arches throughout the home. With 3-bedrooms, 2-baths plus a den this home lives like a private retreat in the treetops, complete with a private elevator and hardwood staircase for effortless access. Thoughtfully designed, the home features wood, tile, and luxury vinyl flooring, crown molding, tray ceilings, neutral paint throughout. Kitchen renovations were made in (2020) and is a standout for entertainers and food lovers alike, featuring granite countertops, white wood cabinetry, glass tile backsplash, undercabinet lighting, and a gas NXR range (2024) & New Refrigerator and larger center Island for prep work or casual seating. The spacious, open floor plan was designed with intention--guests enjoy their own private space at the front of the home, making them feel relaxed and at ease, while the primary suite at the back becomes a serene owner's retreat. Ideal for hosting family and friends without ever sacrificing privacy. The primary suite offers a peaceful escape with sliding glass doors to the lanai, electric window shades over sliding doors, a walk-in closet plus an additional built-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with dual granite vanities, water closet, and a Roman-style walk-in shower with multiple shower heads updated with new tile. Ideally located within the community yet close to everything: 3 miles to I-75 and new Venice Sarasota Memorial Hospital, 9 miles to Nokomis Beach & Historic Downtown Venice,11 miles to Wellen Park, 20 minutes to Sarasota Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or low-maintenance luxury home, this property delivers comfort, convenience, and resort-style living in one of Venice's premier golf communities. Venetian Golf & River Club Full Resort Amenities Include: Resort-style community pool & Lap pool, State-of-the-art fitness center including fitness classes, Tennis courts and pickleball courts, Full-service clubhouse with dining and social events, boardwalk nature trails along the Myakka River, Gated entry with 24 hour staffed guard house, Active social calendar, and lifestyle programming. Championship 18-hole golf course (membership optional). Seller is willing to sell some furniture.