Located on a lesser traveled road on a cul-de-sac at the far end of the quiet community. A long driveway guides you into three secluded acres in Venice. Home has 1 acre buffer from the road, 1 acre of flowers around the house, and 1 acre of nature to view in back yard There is enough privacy for the outdoor shower surrounded by plants and birds. The property is bordered by the right-of-way for the Blackburn Canal. Decades of gifts from fellow gardeners and special finds are thriving throughout the acreage. Coconut, banana, mango, and wild orange trees are established. The yard is full of well established plants that can survive with minimal watering. The house is surrounded by century-old oak trees and palms. You’ll have possible sightings of turtles, otters, raccoons, armadillos, opossums, squirrels. The bird residents include cardinals, barred owls, pileated woodpeckers, house finches, and titmice. Bird feeder includes our squirrel-proof bird feeding system! There are benches located throughout the acres for quiet observation. The house has been in family since it was built. The extra foundation height has survived 13” of rain without incident. A metal roof with solar attic vents keep the home safe and comfortable, reducing utility bills. Roof incorporates extra strap ties to the frame work for high winds. Everywhere are energy star hurricane windows with transferable lifetime warranty. The strong, over-engineered pool cage with no-see-em screen gives a cinema-like view into the yard. Floor plan gives guests one side of the house, with the master bedroom on the other. Waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring in the common areas makes for easy care. Guests love being just 15 minutes from the beaches! Their quiet, west-facing guest bedroom ensures a restful vacation. Additionally, there are two air conditioned out-buildings for craft work, hobbies, projects. One has a sturdy 4’X8’ table that handles any project that comes up. Both have windows and doors located for great views and cross-ventilation.