5071 Winter Rose Way Venice Florida 34293

Questa Era Una Casa Felice. “This was a happy home” . This lovingly cared for home was built in 1995 on one of the nicest homesites in Whitestone, 1/4 Acre with a Water View. Entering through the Leaded Bevel Glass entry doors you’re greeted with soaring Cathedral ceilings to a bright and spacious great room with a 12’ x 8’ Sliding Glass Door panorama opening out to the Lanai and an extended Screened Patio with Spa then 96' on a pond with lily pads and wading birds. Surrounding you are plant shelves, elegant trim and design details, rounded corners and other features, forerunners of many options that became popular in future years. This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with 1851 sf under air has generous room sizes with a separate Formal Dining area, expansive Kitchen and Breakfast area all seamlessly flowing together under high ceilings. There is a Floor Plan of this particular home in the photos and a brochure as an attachment. It has added custom features, a Garden Tub in the Master Bath, a Den/Study option in the 3rd Bedroom. There are lots of pocket doors, closets, double walk-ins for the Master Bedroom. The Owners added the screen cage and spa in 2000, in 2007, Impact windows and 2010 a Roll-Down Hurricane Shutter at the Lanai. In the event of foul weather, patio furniture can easily be moved under roof and protected. A 4-Point Inspection and Wind Mitigation Report were obtained in January 2024 available to a prospective buyer. It suffered minimal damage from Hurricane Ian. The property is insured with Citizens. It is in a non-flood zone. The furnishings present are available by separate agreement. Whitestone is one of several distinct neighborhoods in Southwood developed in the 1990’s at a time when this was “way past Basketville” . Now Venice has grown remarkably around it. The community is gated, with moderate HOA Fees, no CDD, central water and sewer, sensible deed restrictions with it’s own clubhouse and pool, a boutique enclave of just over 50 residences. Southwood has one entrance off of South Tamaimi Trail midway between Venice East Blvd and Plantation Golf and Country Club. It is quietly nestled well in from Hwy 41 yet just minutes to the wonderful amenities and attractions Venice offers; Our Historic “Island’ , choices of area beaches, our Symphony, Performing Arts Center, “Little” Theatre, easy access to I-75. The area has every imaginable service, whether shopping, exceptional medical care, fine and and casual dining and entertainment. This is a special home awaiting new Owners. It has good “bones” , good neighbors and a great location.