13682 Vancanza Dr
Venice, FL 34293

WHY WAIT TO BUILD? This BETTER THAN NEW home BUILT IN 2019 features SHOWSTOPPING LAKE TO PRESERVE VIEWS in the luxury resort-style neighborhood of GRAN PARADISO in the heart of all the action near vibrant DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK. The moment you arrive at this residence, you'll appreciate the fine curb appeal accentuated by the BARREL TILE ROOF, PAVER DRIVEWAY, LUSH MATURE LANDSCAPING, and CHARMING FRONT PORCH which warmly greets guests. Upon entering this home through the leaded glass front door, you will immediately notice the dramatic 18' TALL CATHEDRAL CEILINGS. Crown molding throughout and wainscoting stair detail adds a noticeable luxury quality finish. The OPEN CONCEPT great room/kitchen combination is a relaxing and tranquil space your family will love and features a CUSTOM-BUILT FEATURE WALL complete with WINE BAR and ELECTRIC FIREPLACE adding warmth and cozy ambient light to the space in the evenings. Sliding glass doors seamlessly join the indoor and outdoor spaces and lead to an EXTENDED covered and screened lanai with rich brick pavers that's perfect for al fresco dining or relaxing with a cup of coffee in the morning while you enjoy EXPANSIVE LAKE TO PRESERVE VIEWS. * PLENTY OF ROOM TO ADD A POOL * if desired and already has a half bath that opens to the lanai. The serene and private back yard is your front row seat to OLD FLORIDA wildlife beauty where EGRETS, GRAY HERONS, and EAGLES can be seen fishing for dinner. Back inside the home, you will appreciate the chef's kitchen featuring RICH 42' OAK WOOD CABINTRY, GRANITE COUNTERS, MODERN STAINLESS STEEL APPPLIANCES, REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER SYSTEM, and a butler's pantry for additional storage and organization along with a LARGE WALK-IN PANTRY. The CENTER ISLAND and cozy dinette area make this kitchen a space you will be sure to enjoy. The DOWNSTAIRS PRIMARY BEDROOM boasts his and hers LARGE WALK-IN CUSTOM CALIFORNIA CLOSETS and plenty of room for a sitting area or desk space. The primary bath provides a spa-like experience with LONG DOUBLE VANITY SINK, SOAKING TUB, and WALK-IN SHOWER. Upstairs, you will find a BONUS/OPEN LOFT AREA currently used as a media room complete with premium built-in speakers and surround sound where you can take movie nights to the next level! Bedrooms 2 and 3 upstairs have a jack-and-jill bathroom arrangement while bedroom 4 and another bathroom are located on the other side of the bonus room. GRAN PARADISO is a Tuscan inspired neighborhood appealing to all ages featuring a BEACH ENTRY RESORT-STYLE POOL and poolside cabanas, EXPANSIVE CLUBHOUSE with billiard rooms, card rooms, conference room, banquet space, state-of-the-art FITNESS CENTER, SAUNA AND STEAM ROOMS with lockers and showers, MOVEMENT ROOM where scheduled classes are offered (for a fee), 6 PICKLEBALL and 3 TENNIS COURTS. The ACTIVE SOCIAL CALENDAR AND SOCIAL DIRECTOR provides organized events like music by the pool, cornhole tournaments, cigar night, family food truck night, and many other events and activities year-round for residents of all ages to connect with one another and get to know their neighbors. HOA of $961/quarter includes CABLE AND INTERNET. Close to DOWNTOWN WELLEN PARK which features restaurants, bars, shopping and more planned activities for all like weekly farmer's markets, movie nights, and concerts. Also close to Englewood Beach, A RATED SCHOOLS, PUBLIX, Sarasota Memorial, Cool Today Stadium, and HISTORIC ISLAND OF VENICE. This home is an ABSOLUTE MUST SEE! ***