800 Apalachicola Rd., Venice, FL 34285

Charming home one block from the Gulf of Mexico with sunsets near enough to touch! Just take your chair down the street to the public access to the beach and relax. Part of this home goes back to an earlier era in Venice to the Higels whoowned this house and surrounding land. An addition was added in 1965 and beginning in 1997 the entire house has been renovated; new roof and trusses for hurricane protection, all new electrical and plumbing, tile floors in 1999, new baths, new kitchen with wood cabinets and built in desk. In 2010 stainless steel appliances and granite counters were added. In 2005 storm shutters were added to the house. A 3/2 split plan, the guest wing has a stylish bath with dual sinks, the Master Suite has a 23x14 bedroom,(presently used as a Family Room), office/den with wet bar, large, updated bath with dual sinks and access to the pool. Filled with light and with good open spaces for entertaining, this home also has charm with exposed beams,some plantation shutters, french doors, and an enclosed garden with a new brick paver patio for sitting and catching the Gulf breezes. The pool is solar heated and is under a screened 26x24 lanai. There are two driveway areas to the house, and two storage sheds. This is a home thatwill embrace you and give you the Florida lifestyle you have been dreaming about.