Under contract-accepting backup offers. THIS AMAZING HOME IS PRICED TO SELL AND MOVE-IN READY! Are you looking for an upscale home with LOW HOA FEES and NO CDD COSTS? Welcome to SOUTHWOOD in the highly sought-after WHITESTONE neighborhood, a GATED and MAINTENANCE-FREE community in Venice, FL. This exceptional custom single-family home is meticulously maintained and sits on a generous lot with stunning lake views and mature landscaping. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, it’s perfect for indoor/outdoor Florida living. Upon entering through the double front doors into the large foyer, you'll be greeted by a vaulted ceiling, a spacious living room with hardwood floors, and full-width slider doors providing access to the extended picture-screened lanai offering a spectacular view of the pond and fountain. You’ll love the spacious kitchen featuring a breakfast bar, large pantry, granite counters, abundant cabinetry, high ceilings with a skylight, and stainless steel appliances that open onto the large family room with cathedral ceilings and hardwood flooring. There’s a nicely sized dining room with a vaulted ceiling and a large window overlooking the front garden. The split bedroom floor plan ensures privacy for visiting family and friends. The large primary suite, located on one side of the home offers lanai access, his and hers walk-in closets, an ensuite bathroom with double granite countertop vanities, a garden tub, and a separate shower. On the other side of the home, there are two generously sized guest bedrooms, one of which provides direct access to the lanai. They share a full bathroom with a granite countertop vanity, a walk-in shower, and lanai access. You’ll also like the roominess the laundry room provides along with the granite countertop and cupboards. Additionally, this home features accordion hurricane shutters off the lanai, an outdoor shower, and a large hot tub overlooking the lake, where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets to the west and the calming effect of the pond fountain that is lit at night. Don’t miss the curb appeal with an extra-wide paver driveway and walkway. Not all homes in this community have a stone paver driveway, making this home very special. The attached two-car garage boasts newly painted flooring. Recent major upgrades include a tankless water heater, a new roof, and a new HVAC system. Whitestone Community offers LOW HOA fees at only $255 a month and with NO CDD fees. Enjoy the active community clubhouse and heated pool. The home is in a flood free zone and is conveniently located minutes from downtown Wellen Park, offering shopping, restaurants, walking trails, a Costco Warehouse, and the Braves practice stadium. A 15-minute drive will take you to historic downtown Venice for shopping and dining, and you’re close to Manasota, Venice, and Nokomis Beaches for wonderful Florida sunsets and shark-tooth hunts. Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Venice location, and many other medical facilities are also nearby. Furniture is negotiable.