Affordable home in a great LOCATION! This well maintained Venice Gardens 2/2 home, on public utilities, is a great place to enjoy your FLORIDA lifestyle. When you enter the home you will notice the light and bright the rooms. With the large bay window in the front of the home and all the windows in the Florida room, the natural light flows inside. The home has lots of living space with some of the original charm in place and a huge flex room. The flex room could be used as a in law suite, master bedroom, home office, workout room or possible rental. There is a welcoming screened in front porch and a nice, screened back porch to enjoy the FENCED back yard. There is also a nice shed for storage or workshop/craft area. Many of the "heavy lifting" has already been completed for you: HURRICANE IMPACT windows 2017, A/C in 2015, ROOF 2012, EXTERIOR DOORS 2008, and a nice updated kitchen with granite counter tops. Along with no mandatory flood insurance, HOA or CDD this is a winning location. Another plus, is the WALKABILITY of this home? Around the corner is the quaint Shamrock shopping area, that has restaurants, nail-hair salons, repair shops, churches (you will enjoy the Carillon bells during the day) and more. Also, within a short walk is Garden Elementary School, the YMCA and the Venice Gardens Community Center. Membership is optional in the Venice Gardens Civic Association for just $165/year, providing you with access to a community Olympic sized pool, clubhouse with social events, park and playground. Venice has a small town feel with lots of activities. There are more than 30 parks ranging in size from tiny pocket parks to miles of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. Some of the more unique parks include, (5 miles to) Caspersen Beach Park, Paw Park Beach, Shamrock Park, Venetian Waterway Park and the Legacy Trail. There are also, 2 golf courses in close proximity. Downtown Venice is seven miles away, for your dining and entertainment pleasure. Venice Gardens is a fantastic location to live your Florida lifestyle! Flex room virtually staged for your design ideas.