Under contract-accepting backup offers. Don't miss this beautiful 3-BEDROOM PLUS DEN, 2,102 sqft home in the premier 55+ community of Venetian Falls! Conveniently located just minutes from the sunny beaches, shopping, dining, and Venice's historic district, this Giovanni paired villa offers spacious rooms with CROWN MOLDING, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, CENTRAL VACUUM, and EASY-TO-USE WHOLE HOUSE STORM PROTECTION. Step through the SCREENED FRONT ENTRYWAY into a wide foyer illuminated by a BEVELED GLASS DOOR with sidelights and an overhead transom window. The kitchen features UPDATED STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES, solid-wood cabinets with decorative trim, dining bar, and is open to the leisure area as well as a DINETTE surrounded by windows. The WALK-IN PANTRY provides ample storage space for staples, appliances, and platters. The PRIMARY SUITE, located at the rear of the home for added privacy, includes two closets (one a large walk-in) and a spacious bathroom with corner vanity with dual sinks, private water closet, linen closet, and a walk-in shower. At the front of the home, the guest bedrooms and bathroom create a PRIVATE RETREAT FOR VISITORS and the DEN is a versatile space for a quiet sitting area or office. Enjoy the outdoors on the lanai while you soak in the ambiance of the SERENE PRESERVE as a backdrop. This screened area is wonderful for grilling, dining, and lounging in the sun or shade. Buttoning up the property is easy convenient ACCORDION STORM SHUTTERS for the windows, plus REMOTE-CONTROLLED SHUTTER for the lanai, and ROLL-DOWN SHUTTER for the front door. A WELCOMING PAVERED PATIO as you arrive at the front entryway adds to the lovely curb appeal of this property. Venetian Falls offers exceptional community amenities, including a resort-style clubhouse with a heated lap pool and spa, resistance-walking pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, billiards room, bocce courts, full-time activity director, and on-site management. The reasonable HOA fee includes lawn maintenance, irrigation, roof pressure washing, exterior paint, basic cable, and internet, with no CDD fee.