Experience this exceptional WCI Built Carriage home nestled within the Venetian Golf & River Club, boasting expansive views of the community and golf course. A charming courtyard serves as your gateway to this MAINTENANCE FREE home. Inside, you'll be welcomed by the convenience of a private elevator or a gracefully designed staircase leading you to a VERY OPEN and FUNCTIONAL 2,300 sq. ft. floor plan. You have THREE BEDROOMS and two full baths, a great room with sliders overlooking the golf course and the large screened lanai. A cooks kitchen with lots of granite counters and beautiful tiled backsplash, state of the art cabinetry with task lighting, stainless steel appliances all with open views to the great room, dining area and the golf course beyond. A few of the upgraded features include the elegant plantation shutters, convenient roll-down sun screens, rich tile wood plank flooring, designer fixtures, and fans, a water softening system, and high-impact windows and sliders throughout. This lovely Carriage Home comes TOTALLY TURN-KEY FURNISHED WITH APPROXIMATELY $40,000 OF HIGH END FURNISHINGS AND KITCHEN INVENTORY! The primary living area exudes an open layout, making hosting gatherings a delightful affair for memorable moments with loved ones. Moreover, a private flex room awaits, ready to serve as a cozy TV room or a versatile home office/den. You'll also find a generously sized laundry room replete with a utility sink and ample storage cabinets, showcasing meticulous attention to detail at every turn. Designed with precision and care, every step within this home promises an enjoyable experience. Outside your door, the Venetian and Golf and River Club features many fine amenities: an 18-hole championship golf course, large, heated pool and lap pool, six Har-Tru tennis courts, a nature trail, first class fitness center and exercise room with classes. The River Club also boasts a poolside Tiki Bar and fine dining in its restaurant. All of this and only a short drive to the best of Gulf Coast beaches, attractions of downtown Venice and the reassurance of the services offered by the newly completed renowned Sarasota Memorial Hospital.