247 Keel Way Osprey Florida 34229

No hurricane problems here! impact windows and storm curtains on the lanai helped to keep this home safe. Also located in an X flood zone! This beautiful home located in "west of the trail", Southbay Yacht and Racquet Club is a very sought after location. One of the few communities with it's own marina and very reasonable dock rental fees only available to homeowners in the community. This home as been renovated and updated inside and out and offers warmth and charm just perfect for a coastal community. Southbay offers a lively community with actives for all ages. Plus walking paths, playground, kayak launch and storage, community pool, jet ski slips, tennis and pickleball courts, bocci ball, fitness center and a renovated clubhouse perfect for all the activities that are offered. The large marina off the ICW will accommodate just about any size boat. Lookout Point Park is the perfect place to watch the sunset over the intracoastal waterway. the amenities in this home are plenty! HURRICANE RATED WINDOWS ON THE FRONT AND SIDE WERE INSTALLED 2007. HURRICANE SHADES IN LANAI PROTECT ALL REAR SLIDING GLASS DOORS, The expansive LANAI RENOVATED IN 2022 and features a 4" extension on the back and side, new screen enclosure with full-view, new pavers and pool tiles along with custom waterfall bowls. Plus an outside patio area perfect for your grill. Inside the home renovations include decorated coffered ceiling in the greatroom and dining room, bump-out bay in the greatroom, custom kitchen including Fisher Paykel double dishwasher, Sub-zero refrigerator, Wolfe cooktop, built in oven and microwave, wine cooler, breakfast bar area plus a center island. Plenty of room for casual dining opens to the greatroom plus a formal dining room with sliding glass doors o the lanai. Two of the three sliding glass doors have full extension pockets lining glass doors - perfect for letting the outdoors in and make for a large entertaining area. The kitchen window also telescopes back to open completely - another great entertaining feature. Just off the master bedroom is an extra large bonus room currently used a s a music room. This space has endless possibilities such as a quiet retreat for an office and private lounge area, a workout room, extra sleeping are for guests...just use your imagination and enjoy the extra space! Also included is a spacious 12x11 utility room with epoxy floor, a great space that is your Florida basement! The wide double doors from the utility room lead to the outdoors and make a separate entry into the bonus room. or could be used as a golf cart storage area. MAIN LIVING AREA PAINTED 2023, UNDERGROUND SEWAGE PIPES RE-LINED 2022. FULL HOUSE HVAC REPLACED 2010 AND REFURBISHED IN 2020. MOST OF THE ROOF REPLACED 2010, located on a cut-de-sac street with the walking path behind the property. The sellers have taken meticulous care with the landscaping and is a delight to see! The Southbay location is convenient to both downtown Venice and Sarasota, shopping, restaurants and major roads. No CDD fee! Also close to renowned Pineview School. Come take a look for yourself and see why this home in Southbay may be just what you are looking for!