One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to Windwood, a quaint gated community nestled between South Sarasota and Venice in the very centrally located area of Nokomis/North Venice just 10 minutes to Nokomis Beach, downtown Venice and world-famous Casey Key. Priced to sell, this 2016 block home was built to the latest codes with no storm damage & is located in a non-flood zone with easy access to I75 and located across the street from the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Have a Happy New Year in your new FL home and get the benefit of homestead exemption in 2023. This craftsman-style home offers 3BRs/2BAs, plus a den/office and has been well cared for by one individual owner. Developed by Neal Communities, one of Southwest Florida's most experienced & trusted builders, this community has low HOA fees and no added CDD fees. A few of the homes exterior highlights include an inviting front porch with plenty of room for a nice sitting area, an extended rear screened lanai running the full width of the house, lush tropical landscaping all around the home, concrete tile roof, front storm door, hurricane shutters, a fully fenced back yard with vinyl fencing and a very private homesite backing to a greenbelt with a large open space to the side. This light and bright home has it all with interior luxury features/upgrades to include an open floor plan, island kitchen with solid surface counters, wood cabinetry, GE stainless appliances, under counter lighting, designer backsplash, spacious walk-in pantry, ceramic tile flooring, lighted attic access with pull down ladder, tray ceilings, recessed lighting, plenty of storage space, separate private guest wing, ceiling fans in every room, a separate interior laundry room with closet, large walk-in closet in primary bedroom, ceramic tile walls & glass shower enclosure in primary bath with vanity lighting. The covered outdoor and extended screened lanai has pocket sliders allowing for indoor/outdoor entertaining space that overlooks lush tropical & mature landscaping with room for a pool. In addition, the home offers natural gas, R30 ceiling insulation, extended garage, fiberglass insulated entry door, certified leak-free AC ductwork, vented soffits for attic ventilation, gas water heater, Decora light switches, hardwired smoke detectors, GFI safety outlets, lighted front door bell, Cat 5 telephone and RG6 cable outlets. This home is only 5 miles from historic downtown Venice and close to parks, shops, many local restaurants & tiki bars, several area beaches & many highly-rated area schools. It's also adjacent to Venezia Plaza with a Publix grocery store, and for those who love to bike, it's close to the "LEGACY TRAIL," Sarasota's premier 20+ mile multi-use walking & biking trail. Call for a private showing today.