This lovingly cared for home was built in 1995 on one of the largest homesites in Whitestone; 1/4 Acre with 94' frontage on a fresh water pond teeming with wading birds and fish under the lily pads and peaceful and view. You'll enter through Leaded Bevel Glass entry doors and greeted with soaring Cathedral ceilings to a bright and spacious great room with a 12’ x 8’ Sliding Glass Door panorama opening out to a Lanai and an extended Screened Patio with Spa. Features surrounding you are plant shelves, elegant trim and design details, rounded corners and other features, forerunners of many options that became popular in future years. This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with 1851 sf under air has generous room sizes with a separate Formal Dining area, expansive Kitchen and Breakfast area all seamlessly flowing together under high ceilings. There is a Floor Plan of this particular home in the photos and a brochure as an attachment. It has added custom features, a Garden Tub w/whirlpool in the Master Bath, a Den/Study option in the 3rd Bedroom. There are lots of pocket doors everywhere, closets, double walk-ins for the Master Bedroom. The Owners added the screen cage and spa in 2000 and in 2007, Impact windows and in 2010 a powered Roll-Down Hurricane Shutter at the Lanai. In the the recent foul weather, the patio furniture was moved under roof and the whole home protected. A 4-Point Inspection and Wind Mitigation Report were obtained in January 2024 available to a prospective buyer. It suffered minimal damage from Hurricane Ian and the property was insured with Citizens. It is in a non-flood zone. The furnishings present are available by separate agreement. Whitestone is one of several distinct neighborhoods in Southwood developed in the 1990’s at a time when this was “way past Basketville” . Venice has grown remarkably around it. This community is gated, with moderate HOA Fees, no CDD, central water and sewer, sensible deed restrictions and has it’s own clubhouse and pool, a boutique enclave of just over 50 residences. Southwood has one entrance off of South Tamaimi Trail midway between Venice East Blvd and Plantation Golf and Country Club. It is quietly nestled well in from Hwy 41 yet just minutes to the wonderful amenities and attractions Venice offers; Our Historic “Island’ , choices of area beaches, our Symphony, Performing Arts Center, “Little” Theatre, easy access to I-75. The area has every imaginable service, whether shopping, exceptional medical care, fine and and casual dining and entertainment. This is a special home awaiting new Owners. It has good “bones” , and amazingly functional spilt floor plan, friendly neighbors and a great location.