Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. WOW PRICE IMPROVEMENT OF $35K. BEST DEAL IN VENICE! FLORIDA LAKEFRONT LIVING REIMAGINED! Nestled in a serene, sparkling LAKEFRONT OASIS within a gated community. Quality built home by Arthur Rutenberg. As you enter your NEW DREAM HOME the welcoming front entrance and Architectural Sidelight with a look of Stained Glass on the front door along with a stunning Arched Transom Window above You'll know behind this door is something very special and you'll feel it immediately...Go ahead and step inside...you'll find shiny new wood laminated flooring, new carpet, an open floor plan with soaring ceilings and split bedroom layout. This beautifully updated 3BR, 2BA home offers BREATHTAKING WATERVIEWS AND STUNNING SUNSETS FROM THE NW IN THE LANAI, and a lifestyle of unparalleled tranquility-NO CDD, & LOW HOA. The open and airy GREAT ROOM features a Dining room combo if desired. The heart of the home is where the Magic Happens in the Chef Inspired Kitchen boasting GRANITE countertops, Breakfast Bar, NEWER SS APPLIANCES, OVERSIZED ISLAND with an abundance of storage, & TWO TRANSOM WINDOWS allowing natural light to flood this area. An expansive eat-in area to enjoy casual meals or more formally the Dining Room to host elegant dinners. Your Primary Suite is your private retreat, featuring a spacious bedroom with sliding doors to the lanai, a HUGE walk-in closet, and a luxurious EN-SUITE. Indulge in the EUROPEAN spa-like experience of the walk-in WATERFALL SHOWER, private water closet, and an elegant soaking tub perfect to relax and unwind while enjoying your favorite glass of wine and reading a good book. Dual vessel sinks, stunning newer cabinetry and flooring complete this retreat. The 2nd & 3rd bedrooms are generous in size and filled with light. The 3rd bedroom boasts FRENCH DOORS w/TRANSOM WINDOW, huge closet, & fan. The NEWLY EXPANDED, COVERED & SCREENED LANAI is perfect for entertaining your guests; featuring a privacy wall and overlooking a lushly landscaped yard, the sparkling Lake and Fountain. YOUR IDYLLIC LAKESIDE LIFESTYLE begins and ends here with a cup of java and the morning paper in the morning, and relaxing in the evening with your favorite beverage of choice, BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE...OUR BREATHTAKING, MAGNIFICENT SUNSETS FROM THE NW are matched by none. You will surely be amazed. All this and a NEWER ROOF which offers its new owners peace of mind. Whitestone is a maintenance free, deed restricted community, pet friendly with sidewalks. We have our very own heated Community Pool and a VERY ACTIVE Clubhouse where residents meet regularly for social gatherings and events. Whitestone is a very desirable and coveted neighborhood---a friendly, active and well managed community that is only minutes from historic downtown Venice with its boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, nearby are multiple beaches, Sharkey's, the jetty and Venice Pier. Multiple golf courses abound nearby in addition to being close proximity to major highways, hospitals, and medical facilities. The Cool Today Park where the Braves hold their spring training is less than 2 miles away. Concerts, symphonies, fireworks and special activities are held year round at The Cool Today Park. Our up and coming and very exciting Wellen Park is fabulous, with lots of activities, concerts, fine dining, water sports, THE LARGE LAKE and more. Call today to start enjoying your "SLICE OF PARADISE" and begin enjoying the Good Life in Florida, LIFE AS IT SHOULD BE!