$299,900

HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER is willing to give you her 34,000 loss plus a new refrigerator, water heater and fresh paint throughout. Now is your chance to call this FIRST FLOOR, delightful Waterside Village condo with spectacular, long lake water views your new Venice home! This maintenance free condo is in the highly desirable, friendly and very social Waterside Village community in the heart of Venice. Inviting and immaculate, it offers 2 roomy bedrooms, 2 baths. You will spend all of your time in the Florida room, which you can enjoy year-round, savoring the peaceful water views - so tranquil and a wonderful place to entertain, relax or bird watch. The spacious great room is light and bright and leads to the patio, extending your living area and is another place to enjoy the tranquil lake view and the fabulous weather. The well laid out kitchen has plenty of counter space and cabinets, a large breakfast bar, 2 pantries, a built-in desk and a cheerful breakfast nook. Drift off to sleep in the primary suite which overlooks the shimmering lake, has a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom with dual sinks and walk-in shower. Guests will feel right at home in the 2nd bedroom, which is sunny, private and roomy. There is lots to love: engineered hardwood floors (no carpet makes cleaning a breeze), professional interior paint in neutral colors, new window treatments, hard wired surge protection system and annual AC service checks. There is also plenty of storage space thanks to the extra storage area, great for your beach toys and bikes and the condo has an interior laundry room which is a plus. Condo has a newer roof (2016), a designated car port, there are many guest parking spots and rest easy knowing the condo had no damage from Ian. Waterside Village is a very popular community, thanks to its ideal location, many social activities and amazing amenities to include 3 heated, community pools, clubhouse, pickleball/tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, poker/Euchre/Mexican Train, book club, fitness classes and luncheons. The low condo fee covers so much: roof replacement, exterior painting, all landscaping, water, sewer, trash, cable, pest control and building insurance and the electric bill is very reasonable (average $75 monthly). Waterside Village is in the perfect location - less than 4 miles to historic Venice Island with its stunning Gulf beaches, many restaurants and shops and also close to grocery stores, banks, the new Sarasota Memorial hospital and I-75. Schedule a private showing today and make this fabulous condo your new Venice home!