668 Alligator Dr
Venice, FL 34293

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Gorgeously unique custom built Key West style home in South Venice on HALF AN ACRE of land waiting for its new owners! This 3 bedroom + office home is a stunner! It has wood floors throughout (except for laundry room), lots of sliders letting in tons of sunshine, an open floor plan, and the primary bedroom up a short flight of stairs on the third level. This bedroom is full of light and very private, with a large ensuite bathroom, walk in closet, and extra storage space under the rafters. The garage is situated on ground level, with the main living areas on level 2. Beautiful, updated kitchen with granite and solid wood cabinets. A spacious pantry has been outfitted with solid shelves and lighting. There are 2 pretty bedrooms with window seats off the living room and a hall bath between. Near the primary bedroom is an office with an adjacent half bath. A huge screened porch flanks the entire back of the house, with access from the family room, living room, and dinette. There are 2 sets of stairs from the back porch for easy access to the side yard/driveway and another to the huge PARK-LIKE backyard. Added bonus! There is a 14x24 shed that has wood floors, lots of storage, and new tie downs. This could easily be turned into a man cave, she shed, or tiki bar area for lots of great parties! There is a 50 amp plug outside of the shed that the new owner can wire into the shed itself for power. Also attached to the shed is a 220 amp plug waiting for a hot tub! This stunning home sits on a beautiful, cleared and private backyard with stately palms on a HALF ACRE (yes, I said it again, because, really, where can you find a gorgeous home on a HALF ACRE close to everything?!), giving you lots of room for a boat, jet skis, or RV parking. Another added bonus!! There is a kayak launch area in the back which sits on county property for your use! This home is in a fabulous location, with the South Venice boat launch less than a mile away, historic downtown Venice is only 4 miles away, and access to 5 different beaches along the Venice coast are 4-5 miles away! Lots of great restaurants, shopping, movie theater, and medical facilities are close by. FEATURES: WELL EQUIPMENT NEW IN 2020, WATER HEATER 2020, POWER OUTLET FOR A GENERATOR HOOKUP BY GARAGE 2021, ENTIRE HOUSE FLOOR IS INSULATED FROM THE CRAWL SPACE 2017, TWO TYPES OF WATER SPIGOTS AT SHED (FILTERED AND NON-FILTERED), NEW TIE DOWNS AT SHED 2024, WATER ACCESS FOR KAYAKS, AND MUCH MORE! Make your appointment to see this very special home today! AND DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON THE VIRTUAL TOUR ABOVE!