19830 ORTONA ST Venice, FL 34293

Make this your new home and you'll be living the dream in Islandwalk, Wellen Park's premier active lifestyle communiity with Resort Style amenities & a maintenance free lifestyle! Lower HOA fees & CDD expenses compared to other communities, make Islandwalk the best value for your SWFL home. The Martin Ray model is one of the most popular floor plans with its open floor plan, oversized kitchen and signature curved island countertop. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & a bonus flex room, this home offers plenty of living space & generous outdoor areas. Watch the gorgeous SWFL sunsets from the covered front entry with a desirable western exposure. As you enter the foyer through the front door with a retractable screen, a generous flex room offers a private area to work remotely, enjoy as a man cave or utilize as additional guest accomodations when needed. Accents in the flex room include: a ceiling fan, chair rail, a plantation shutter. The dream chefs kitchen has a huge center island, abundant cabinetry, deep SS sink with touchless faucet, coordinating granite countertops, newer refrigerator & microwave, a large concealed pantry with a spice rack & a beverage center with wine rack & frig. A generous dining area will accomodate more than your large table & neighborhood dinner celebrations can be easily accomodated. The great room faces the glistening water view with mature palms & the lanai is accessed through pocket glass sliders to bring the outdoors in. Two full- sized bedrooms can share a guest bath with tile tub/shower & are located for privacy from the primary suite. The owners primary suite has a tray ceiling, tile floors, a beautiful water view, generous en-suite bath with re-designed no step shower, dual vanities, concealed water closet & generous walk-in closet. The 16 X 11 covered lanai is ideal for al fresco dining or watching the wildlife & an additional 16 X 11 paver patio provides the perfect for sun-worshippers. There is plenty of room to add your own private pool, or simply enjoy the (3) community pools. Upgrades to this lovely home include: 20 X 20 off white Positano tile everywhere but the guest rooms & flex room, crown molding, window treatments, neutral paint, 8' doors, 5 1/4" baseboards, additional storage shelves, a family drop zone, TV on lanai, & ceiling fans. The garage offers plenty of space & (3) overhead storage racks with additional shelves to stay organized. This is not a busy through street so you'll enjoy a tranquil location within the community. A 24 hour staffed security gate adds peace of mind plus the resident only back gate provides easy access to the Atlanta Braves ballpark, the super exciting downtown Wellen Park, a Marketplace anchored by Publix, & a brand new Costco! Only 4 miles to I-75, you can access 4 airports, UTC mall, Siesta Key & more. Within a short drive to several pristine Gulf beaches & historic Venice island this is THE ideal location in SWFL.