VENICE, FL 34293 1596 MONARCH DRIVE #1596

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Offered turnkey furnished, this stunning home showcases breathtaking lake views with a serene natural preserve as the backdrop. Designed for both comfort and peace of mind, the property features impact windows and roll-down hurricane shutters on the lanai, allowing it to be storm-ready in minutes. This thoughtfully designed three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home offers a split floor plan, ensuring privacy for both owners and guests. The third bedroom, currently used as a den with double pocket doors and a closet, provides a versatile space that easily accommodates overflow guests. High ceilings, crown molding, and plantation shutters enhance the open floor plan, where the great room seamlessly transitions into the sunlit Florida room. Sliding glass doors lead to the oversized lanai, where the picturesque lake view becomes the focal point of the home, bringing nature’s beauty indoors. The spacious kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring abundant cabinet space, a walk-in pantry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances—including a new refrigerator (2023)—a breakfast bar, and a cozy breakfast nook nestled into a bay window. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat, boasting a gorgeous bay window with stunning lake views, a large walk-in closet, and a spa-like ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, dual sinks, and ample storage. The guest suite includes an ensuite bath and a generous walk-in closet, while the cleverly designed powder room connects to the guest shower in a convenient Jack-and-Jill arrangement. The HVAC system was replaced in 2019, ensuring efficiency and comfort. As part of a condominium association, this single-family patio home offers true maintenance-free living, with everything from the drywall out covered, including structural insurance, roof reserves, exterior maintenance, landscaping, and pest control. Ideal for travelers or those seeking a carefree lifestyle, this home offers ease and security. The St. Andrews East neighborhood features an active clubhouse, two community pools. The Plantation Golf & Country Club is a master-planned community with two 18-hole championship golf courses, 13 Har-Tru tennis courts, six pickleball courts, bocce ball, a fitness center, a Jr. Olympic pool, and exceptional dining and activity programs. Membership is optional, so you can choose the level of involvement that suits you best. Conveniently located minutes from the Gulf beaches, fine dining, shopping, Wellen Park Downtown, the new Atlanta Braves Stadium, and easy access to I-75. Schedule your private showing today and discover the best of Florida living!