HEATED SALTWATER POOL! WATER VIEWS! HURRICANE PROTECTION! PRIVATE LANAI! Welcome to your own private slice of paradise in the guard gated community of Sarasota National. This meticulously maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a private office/den and 2 car garage was built in 2019 and is situated on a larger than average premium lot. This property offers WATER VIEWS in the front and in the back, with no neighbors directly behind and with an expansive green space for an unmatched sense of privacy. From the moment you arrive, you'll notice the lush landscaping, peaceful setting from the front porch, and welcoming curb appeal. Step inside to a bright, open-concept floor plan featuring ceramic tile floors, crown molding, plantation shutters, and granite countertops throughout. The spacious great room blends seamlessly with the kitchen and dining area, making it perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The entertainer's kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a large center island with room for barstool seating, a corner walk-in pantry, granite countertops, and plentiful cabinetry complete with pull-out shelving. The adjacent dining area is ideally positioned for meals overlooking the pool and lake, while the living room opens through sliding glass doors to your lanai for the perfect indoor-outdoor Florida lifestyle. The spacious primary bedroom offers a custom designed walk-in closet with an en-suite bath featuring dual sinks with granite counters, a spacious walk-in shower, a separate water closet, and a linen closet for extra storage. Guests will enjoy their own private wing with a generously sized bedroom, full bath with tub/shower combo, granite vanity, and convenient hallway linen closet. A large interior laundry room provides abundant cabinetry, granite counter utility sink -- making laundry day a breeze. Outside, the screened-in lanai is a showstopper, offering both a covered seating area and sunny pool deck, finished in elegant pavers. Enjoy the evening sunsets with this lanai! The heated saltwater pool is perfect for year-round enjoyment which features a durable Pebbletec finish. The motorized Storm Smart HURRICANE PROTECTION screens allow you to control airflow and privacy, while the surrounding landscaping creates a lush and tranquil backdrop loaded with privacy. You'll love sitting outside and soaking up the sweeping WATER views and the open green space beyond -- the setting feels like a private resort. Additional HIGHLIGHTS include accordion hurricane shutters, a retractable screen on the front door and outdoor solar lighting along the front and the back of the home. Living in Sarasota National means enjoying resort-style amenities including a clubhouse with indoor dining, resort style pool with outdoor tiki bar dining, social activities, whirlpool tub, playground, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, and more! Sarasota National is an Audubon International Silver Signature member home to a variety of wildlife. All this is just minutes from Downtown Venice, Wellen Park, CoolToday park, shopping, dining, Gulf beaches, and easy access to I-75. This home checks every box -- privacy, sweeping water views, a heated saltwater pool, and open layout, all within one of Venice's premier gated communities. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser to view the luxury video of this home: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1109996551?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479