226 MONTELLUNA DR North Venice, FL 34275

Fix your gaze on this lovely 3-bedroom,Office, 2-and-a-half-bath pool home. Pulling into the pavered driveway to the sideload garage is just the beginning. Greet your guests at the grand entry with high arched entry and double doors with transom window above. Inside you'll find the floorplan is light, bright, and open and you may be taken with the view of the pool, lake, and preserve beyond before you take note of the open floorplan, tray ceilings, crown moldings, granite countertops, gas stove. With the pocketing sliders, it's almost as if the outdoors and indoors are one. In addition to this peaceful view, you'll find a great office with a glass french door for those who work remotely, There is a separate formal dining room for entertaining or just a family meal. The split floor plan offers guests and residents alike a bit of privacy. The owner's suite is spacious, overlooks the lake, and features a tray ceiling, crown molding, and walk-in closets, and the en suite bath has split dual vanities, a separate shower, and a soaking tub. The saltwater pool is heated for year-round use, the deck is made up of pavers with a spacious covered lanai, and it is plumbed for an outdoor kitchen. All of this is inside the guard gates of the Venetian Golf and River Club. This is an active community with a private, championship, 18-hole golf course designed by Chip Powell. This par 72 can be challenging with a slope rating of 129 and 74.4 USGA rating, though there are multiple tee sets for those of varying skill. (Golf membership is optional) In addition to golf, you'll find a beautiful clubhouse, heated resort pool, and spa as well as a 3-lane lap pool, 6 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, and fitness programs like yoga, water aerobics, and even Zumba. If you're just up for a little relaxation just pull up to the poolside cabana bar or reserve your table at the River Club restaurant. A unique feature of this community is the walking trails that lead to the boardwalk to the Myakka River and the nearby kayak launch. Coming soon: a pickleball court and community dog park. Schedule your private showing today.