228 VESTAVIA DRIVE, Venice, FL

Welcome to this enchanting, remodeled three-bedroom, three-bath, move-in-ready courtyard residence within the desirable maintained Vestavia community. Seller is offering $25,000 towards the membership fee if closed in 2026. This gated, private, member-owned Venice Golf & Country Club home blends designer-inspired finishes, custom upgrades and effortless Florida living. Double front doors open to a private courtyard oasis featuring a pool, spa, outdoor shower, summer kitchen and covered seating with an electric awning. This secluded retreat offers exceptional privacy for relaxing and entertaining. Inside, luxury wood-laminate and marble flooring complement custom ceiling moldings, tall baseboards, plantation shutters, hurricane-impact glass windows and more. The chef-inspired kitchen showcases soapstone counters, an enamel farmhouse sink, subway-tile backsplash and GE Café appliances. A spacious laundry room adds convenience with a soapstone countertop, utility sink, newer washer/dryer, and ample storage. The adjacent family room has a casual dining area and direct access to the enclosed rear lanai, where peaceful Florida and golf course views await. A versatile bonus room, used as an office, features a large picture window overlooking lush tropical foliage and the golf course. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and luxurious en-suite bath with marble tile flooring that carries into the walk-in shower with a glass surround. Dual separate vanities with marble tops and built-in storage, a designer soaking tub, private water closet and linen closet are sure to please. The second bedroom sliders allow direct courtyard access, and a separate door allows the second bath to double as a convenient pool bath. Its remodel mirrors the primary bath with marble floor, a marble-top wood vanity and walk-in shower with glass door. Across the courtyard rests the exceptionally large pool cabana that is ideal for family or guests. It includes a large living room with sliders to the pool area and comfortably fits a couch with a pull-out bed. Down the hall is another small bedroom leading to a primary cabana bedroom. The cabana bath also mirrors the other baths with luxurious laminate tile floors, walk-in tile shower with river rock floor and a marble-top wood vanity. The Venice Golf and Country Club has been recently reimagined. The expanded clubhouse features a spacious gathering bar, gourmet and commercial kitchens and a cozy fire pit. Members enjoy casual and special event dinners throughout the year. The state-of-the-art Wellness Center offers massage therapy, fitness classes, yoga, physical therapy and personal training, providing a holistic approach to health and well-being. Beautifully renovated Ted McAnlis-designed 18-hole championship golf course is treasured and highly rated as one of the best and well-maintained golf courses in the region. Residents enjoy Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce ball, and a Junior Olympic-sized pool and spa, balancing active living with relaxation. As a Geo-Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, VGCC embraces environmental stewardship and sustainability. With an A+ financial rating, the community is as solid as it is serene. Ideally just minutes from airports, shopping, dining, Interstate 75, cultural venues and Wellen Park. It's a short drive to Venice Island, where 14 miles of beaches meet the sparkling Gulf Coast. A rare combination of privacy, style and resort-inspired outdoor living awaits.