Under contract-accepting backup offers. LONG GOLF COURSE AND WATER VIEWS ACROSS THE MCNEARY WATERWAY!! Open the front door and be amazed with gorgeous tile throughout and views to be seen from the front door all the way through to the back prepare to know this is the one the moment you step inside. Welcome to this charming updated property located in the desirable Venice Gardens area of the Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice backing up to the golf course with a canal waterview going out through it. Situated at 816 S Gondola Drive, this home offers a great opportunity for homeowners, investors, or those looking for a Florida retreat. Gorgeously tiled throughout, this home has been updated and expanded to include an audiophile room with several dedicated electric circuits just going to it for large speakers with the homes HVAC system expanded into this and another new room at the back of the house. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet. The kitchen is a gourmet's dream with plenty of cabinetry extended past the kitchen and an island featuring granite countertops and stainless appliances. The property features a spacious lot with plenty of room to enjoy the Florida lifestyle, whether you envision relaxing outdoor spaces, gardening, or just taking in the Florida mornings and evenings from your back Lanai. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and just a short drive to the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, this location provides both comfort and accessibility. With its prime location and great potential, this property is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Venice. This home shows super clean with recess lights and crown molding. This home was completely renovated before they bought it in 2014 and they have only improved it further since then. There was a entire house surge protector put in in 2015. This residence was replumbed with overhead PEX in 2017 with the sewer line redone in 2024, HVAC is from 2018, the two back rooms including the handicap accessible audiofile room were added in 2021, ROOF in 2022 and AC ductwork replaced in 2014. The reinforced garage door was installed in 2025. The insulation was replaced and updated for the entire home in 2022 to make for some lowered electric bills along with the new covered screened lanai. This is really asking to a much newer home and a bird lovers paradise out back! The screening is so heavy they watch squirrels go up and down it and feel no need to shoo them away. This home is 5.3 mi to the Venice Beach which passes right through the historic downtown area, 5.8 mi from the Manasota Beach and 5.8 mi to the heart of Wellen Park The Lakewood ranchesque style community that already has many shops and restaurants in place with live music from 6:00 to 10:00 every night and the area is growing daily including the Atlanta braves training stadium since 2019. There is a new Costco in Wellen Park as well. With all the farmers markets and theaters and art and sea shell and souvenir shops you will have to remind yourself that you actually live here in paradise.