Close enough to smell the salt air of the Gulf of Mexico, live the Florida lifestyle of your dreams in this tropical oasis that's JUST ½ MILE AWAY FROM BEAUTIFUL MANASOTA BEACH! No need to sacrifice space for location with this sprawling 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home that sits on almost a half-acre of land. With a circular drive and a two-car garage, you'll have a place to park all of your toys! Your guests will be wowed immediately with beautiful landscaping and a spacious entryway, and by all the gorgeous details throughout the home including tall cathedral ceilings in the gigantic family room and built-in features. Visit with friends in the bright formal living room or gather around the fireplace in the family room. Take the time out of your busy schedule to have a family meal in the dining room or wake up over a cup of coffee at the breakfast bar in the kitchen. The chef in the family will love the granite counters and space for all your gadgets with abundant cupboards, including on either side of the countertop. Plus, you can prepare snacks without missing any of the action, especially with the pass-through window to the lanai! ***Speaking of the huge lanai, nearly every room in the house has access to the pool area with pocketing sliding doors! Outdoor entertaining will be a breeze with a wet bar perfect for sipping your favorite beverages while soaking in the sun. Swim in your heated pool and spa and then rinse off and get ready for the beach with the outdoor bathroom and shower!*** Fido will love their very own space with the fenced in backyard. After your party winds down, take advantage of the split floor plan with pocket doors to seal off the master suite or the guest quarters from their respective side of the house! ~~~Retreat to your expansive master suite with a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks. Guest accommodations include two bedrooms, or turn an extra bedroom into an office, man/she cave, library, craft room or more! The possibilities are endless.~~~ This home is in the remarkably unspoiled Manasota Gardens neighborhood, very close to Lemon Bay Preserve and the Venice Bike Trail. Enjoy the proximity to all that Englewood and Venice have to offer including unique shopping and dining, world class golfing, beaches and boat ramps, fishing, theatres, farmers markets and more. Call us now to own your piece of paradise!