Welcome to this beautifully maintained maintenance-free villa in the sought-after Waterford Golf Club community in the heart of Venice. Offering 2,479 square feet of light-filled living space, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence is perfectly situated on a premium lot overlooking the putting green with beautiful golf course views. Attractive landscaping and a screened front entry create wonderful curb appeal. Inside, soaring ceilings and an open floor plan welcome you into the spacious foyer. The home features formal living and dining rooms, a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, and an expansive air-conditioned Florida room spanning the entire rear of the home, providing additional living space and panoramic golf course views. The spacious kitchen offers abundant raised-panel cabinetry, a corner sink with a large window, closet pantry, water filtration faucet at sink, gas range, casual dining area, and ample workspace for everyday living and entertaining. The private primary suite is located at the back of the home and features sliding glass doors to the Florida room, an oversized walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with dual vanities, garden tub, walk-in shower, and private water closet. Two additional bedrooms are located at the front of the home, with one offering the flexibility to serve as a den or home office. The laundry room is conveniently located just off the kitchen with direct access to the garage, which also includes a side service door, utility sink, and storage cabinetry. Recent updates include a (2026) new carpeting throughout, roof (2025), new garage door (2025), HVAC (2024), propane gas range (2014), water heater (2013), 3M protective coating on the Florida room sliding doors, hurricane shutters for the Florida room, and more. Enjoy maintenance-free living in one of Venice's premier golf communities, conveniently located near shopping, dining, medical facilities, downtown Venice, Gulf beaches, and I-75. This move-in ready villa offers spacious living, thoughtful updates, and exceptional golf course views. One low master HOA fee of $2,232 annually and $198.75 monthly maintenance fee that covers ground maintenance and irrigation. NO CDD’s! Waterford’s amenities include heated pool, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, hot tub, social room with kitchen, dance floor and fitness center, with corn hole and bocce ball courts coming soon! Golf memberships are available but not required. The golf club has a restaurant with no minimums. Easy access to Interstate 75, U.S. 41, pristine Gulf beaches, shopping, dining, medical, quaint downtown Venice, new Sarasota Memorial Hospital, CoolToday Atlanta Braves spring training ballpark and new downtown Wellen Park.