3388 PAPAYA RD Venice, FL 34293

Rare find in South Venice - beautifully renovated home with heated pool and spa on oversized lot w/room for your boat, camper, or small RV! Open floor plan decked-out with porcelain tile and featuring an amazing kitchen complete with new (2021) top-end smart home appliances, including a dual-compartment wall oven (2020) surrounded by gorgeous built-in level acrylic cabinets with soft-close doors/drawers as well as TWO pantries with roll-out shelving! Cooking island includes glass-top range (2021), quartz countertops, and storage all the way around! Bathrooms have dual sinks, custom-tiled showers, and touchless toilets. The bedrooms are spacious and all the closets have organizers. The living area features a fireplace, and a new storm resistant, energy efficient sliding door leads out to a cozy lanai, spacious pool area, and new deck built with synthetic wood for longevity! Your new home comes supplied with a newer Lennox 16 SEER AC (2019) to keep you cool, an energy efficient tankless water heater (2020) to save you money, a newer water filtration system (2020) to keep your water pure. The LG front-load washer/dryer (2019) will make cleaning your clothes a sinch, a new (2021) ring integrated security system will help you feel secure; smart locks, lighting, and thermostat make coming home convenient, and new paint on the exterior (2021) make coming home desireable! If you're looking for something to do, the Venice Civic Association membership is optional, fees are nominal, but the benefits are huge and include a ride on the Venice Ferry to a private beach, and access to a private boat ramp! Your slice of Paradise is close to beaches, Shamrock Park, various golf courses, and downtown Venice for your shopping and dining pleasure - if you love nature, the Venice Area Audubon Society and the Audubon Rookery are close by for bird watching; if you're an outdoor enthusiast, the Venetian Waterway Park is nearby with miles of walking/biking trails, connecting to the renowned Legacy Trail; and if you're a sports fan, Cool Today Stadium (home of the Atlanta Braves training camp) is just a short drive down the road! What else is left to say?! The well was inspected this year, the septic has been drained and examined in 2021, and the pool heater was replaced in 2016 - the owner has taken exceptional care, has kept impeccable records, and is waiting to hand the key to the next conscientious owner!!