This ONE OF A KIND 3 bedroom, 2 bath “beach cottage” is in the PERFECT LOCATION in Venice! You can see the intracoastal waterway and the legacy trail from the driveway! This is a quiet, charming, “Canopy road” and it is not NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE. BRAND NEW ROOF & NEWER AC! BRAND NEW CARPET in the bedrooms & den! There are NO CDD FEES and NO MANDATORY HOA FEES. This ADORABLE property has 1709 square feet under air and is MOVE-IN-READY! As you enter the home you will see the freshly painted living room, recently re-built wood-burning fireplace & chimney, luxury vinyl plank floors, & tons of natural light flowing through the windows. On the left is a hallway leading to two bedrooms and a guest bathroom. The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless appliances, island, closet pantry, and a window to the backyard. Sliders in the dining room lead to the back deck and private, fully-fenced backyard! Past the kitchen is a laundry room/den combo. (If desired, there are various ways a contractor could modify this area to enclose laundry.) Upstairs is the primary suite with walk-in closet, ensuite bath, and balcony. There is no garage on this property but there is a huge shed for storage! This home is not in a deed restricted community so bring your RV, boat, and pets! When you buy a home in this neighborhood, there is an OPTIONAL association you can join for a nominal fee. This membership grants you access to a 1300 foot private beach, boat ramp, kayak/canoe launch, and ferry access to the beach! See https://southvenicebeach.org for more information. Shamrock Park is also nearby with pickleball, tennis, basketball, large playground, scenic nature trails, outdoor gathering pavilion, & another entry to the Legacy Trail! Venice island is also nearby and is known for its beaches, shopping, dining, splash pad, parks, playgrounds, fishing pier, tennis courts, weekly farmer’s market, tons of events, and so much more! Schedule your showing today and start living the Florida lifestyle! (See floorpan in photos.)