2625 lemon

Under contract-accepting backup offers. STROLL TO BEACH & live in a park like setting with a gorgeous tree canopy. Less than a mile from beach, yet close to amenities & necessities. Feel the difference the character this multi-story home has with exceptional design & high-end finishes. Main living level is on the 2nd floor with living room, kitchen, & dining room open & yet defined, offering a subtle contrast of light & shade. 4,517 TOTAL SQ FT where French doors open up to comfortable outdoor living spaces, you feel the Gulf breeze, listen to waves, & watch wildlife play in the tree canopy a few feet away. Another set of French doors lead to a balcony lanai overlooking & sharing a 2-story screen enclosure with the heated swimming pool oasis. Multiple sitting areas by the pool allow you to choose sun or shade while enjoying the sounds & look of smooth, sheeting water falling into the pool. The calming ambience is enhanced by pool lighting & TV. The pool features a new (2023) salt system. NEW HIGH-END KITCHEN CABINETS, island, custom ship-lap hood, ship-lap wall, stunning quartz counters & a herringbone tile backsplash create a beautiful space. 2 refrigerators & a wine cooler. GE range has a smooth cook-top with upfront controls. The quiet, Bosch dishwasher scans & checks progress to determine when the dishes are clean. 400+ sf OWNER’S SANCTUARY with a large extra room for a tranquil private sitting area or a huge dressing room. The en-suite bath has double sinks & spacious shower. The rest of the family will love 2 large bedrooms, full bath, & den on the 3rd floor. Den & each bedroom have a window seat & abundant built in storage. 3 air conditioners keep the home cool and the 2023 SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM covers a large portion of the electric bill. Feel safe & secure with IMPACT RESISTANT WINDOWS on the 2nd & 3rd floors. Stress & costs go down with no HOA adding to the comfort & freedom of this home. LEMON AVENUE is a very walk-able shell road, perfect for strolling with your dog. Your dog will appreciate the cool surface on his paws. The north end of Lemon Avenue is adjacent to the 220+ acre South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve, a refuge for gopher tortoises, scrub-jays, & bald eagles with 8 miles of trails. Walk, ride your bike, or golf cart & enjoy beautiful beach sunsets every evening. The Manasota Beach BOAT RAMP is less than a mile away so bring your boat, jet skis, kayaks, & canoes! Fish from your boat or rent multiple marinas nearby. GOLFERS will enjoy playing a huge variety of nearby semi-private courses such as Boca Royale (4 miles) or Pelican Pointe (7 miles) away. The Englewood TENNIS CLUB with Har-Tru clay courts (2 miles) offers Lessons & Player Matching as well as kid’s programs. Perfect for EQUESTRIANS with numerous boarding stables & nearby Fox Lea Farms with events 42 weekends/yr. Only 4 MILES TO SHOPPING at multiple locations. 16 waterfront restaurants & 30+ chain restaurants within 10 miles. Centered between downtown Englewood, downtown Venice, & downtown Wellen Park offers 3 times the choices in entertainment, restaurants, shopping, & doctors. Even a choice of hospitals - Englewood Hospital (9 miles) & Sarasota Memorial Venice Hospital (10 miles). The discerning buyer will want this one-of-a-kind home located in one of the best areas that combines park-like living, less than a mile from the beach, with all that you need & most of what you want nearby.