13900 ALAFAYA ST Venice, FL 34293

You'll be totally wowed by this end unit Cascadia as soon as you enter through the beautiful glass front door. With a rarely offered large side yard area (maintained by the HOA) for privacy, this villa offers a premium homesite! At 1608 sq ft., this home lives large with 2 BR, 2BA & a den/flex room with doors, to use as a remote office or additional guest area as needed. Warmly upgraded with engineered hardwood floors & 20" X 20" Positano tile floors in the baths, & window treatments throughout, this home lends itself to any decor that you like. The generous primary suite has recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, a walk in closet, additional closet & a view of the glistening water along with an en suite bath. The eat-in kitchen has an abundance of white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & a pantry for storage. The second BR & den can share the guest bath with all rooms located away from the primary suite, so this home has a true split floor plan for privacy. The great room & dining room are open & flexible to accomodate your furniture as you would like to arrange. An equipped laundry room has Whirlpool appliances & additional storage cabinets. The extended lanai was replaced in 2023 after Hurricane Ian and looks out onto the beautiful water where you'll enjoy stunning sunsets to the left, sunrises to the right & a never ending display of Florida wildlife & flora. Desirable 8' doors, 5" baseboard & rich engineered flooring flows throughout, giving this home a warm, inviting feel. Islandwalk offers a very social community with (2) Resort Style amenity centers, geothermal pools, hot tubs, (12) pickleball courts,(8) har-tru tennis courts, (2) gyms, movement areas, classes, entertainment, billiards & so much more. Or if you prefer a quieter vibe, walk along the many Venetian bridges throughout the community & observe the manicured landscaping & wildlife. There is something for everyone to enjoy at Islandwalk! The very reasonable HOA fees provide landscaping, mulch, trimming, sod & high speed internet + (3) DVR boxes. The CDD fee is amongst the lowest in Wellen Park communities & is reflected in the taxes. Take your street ready golf cart through Islandwalk's resident only back gate & enjoy an Atlanta Braves ballgame @ Cool Today Ballpark or to downtown Wellen Park with its exciting dining, shopping & 80 acre lake playground. A marketplace is anchored by Publix & shops that cater to all of your necessities. Many pristine Gulf beaches are just a short drive from home & I-75 is only (4) miles away to quickly get you to (4) airports, Sarasota, Ft. Myers & Naples! Start living your new seasonal or year round home in Paradise, enjoy the beautiful weather & relax! Others vacation here, why not live here? (property is now vacant with all contents removed)