396 Bayshore Drive, VENICE, FL 34285

 -  $1,990,000

MLS® # N6144838

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1,961 SQ. Feet
  • 1966 Year Built

Virtually Staged. ELITE WATERFRONT ESTATE OPPORTUNITY ON EXCLUSIVE VENICE ISLAND, FLORIDA. No bridges to Gulf! Walk to Historic downtown! Large almost half acre lot on bay water! Home is move-in ready and renovated! Fenced Yard! EXPERIENCE AN EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE ON ONE OF VENICE ISLAND'S MOST COVETED ADDRESSES. PERFECTLY POSITIONED ALONG A PROTECTED COVE ON ROBERTS BAY AND THE INTRCOASTAL WATERWAY, THIS RARE WATERFRONT HOMESITE OFFERS AN EXTRAORDINARY OPENING TO CREATE A LEGACY ESTATE IN AN ESTABLISHED ENCLAVE OF DISTINGUISHED RESIDENCES. ENCOMPASSING APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF ACRE OF LAND AND A LARGE WATERSIDE SALTWATER POOL, THE PROPERTY ENJOYS TRANQUIL WATER VIEWS, A PRIVATE DOCK, SEAWALL, A 12,000 LB. BOAT LIFT, AND DIRECT BOATING ACCESS TO THE GULF WATERS WITH NO FIXED BRIDGES. THE PROTECTED SETTING OFFERS CALM WATERS IDEAL FOR BOATING ENTHUSIASTS WHILE PROVIDING A PEACEFUL BACKDROP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING. WHETHER YOU ENVISION LIVING IN THE MOVE-IN-READY EXISTING RESIDENCE OR DESIGNING A SPECTACULAR CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS. ELEVATED CONTRUCTION AND MODERN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CAN MAXIMIZE THE PROPERTY'S UNIQUE WATERFRONT SETTING WHILE CREATING A STRIKING INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING EXPERIENCE. TAKE A SHORT WALK TO HISTORIC VENICE AVENUE FEATURING BOUTIQUE SHOPPING, GOURMET DINNING, LIVE THEATRE AND ENTERTAINMENT. GOLF CART TO PRISTINE BEACHES, GOLF COURSE, YACHT CLUB, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, BEACH YOGA OR DOG BEACH AND THE RENOWNED VENICE LIFESTYLE. RIDE YOUR BIKE ALONG THE UNIQUE LEGACY TRAIL AROUND VENICE ISLAND AND CONTINUE TO SARASOTA WITH OVER 20 MILES OF PAVED PATHWAY. CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THREE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS (SRQ, TPA, RSW) OR TO VENICE ISLAND'S OWN PRIVATE AIRPORT. THIS IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY. WATERFRONT PROPERTIES OF THIS CALIBER ON VENICE ISLAND ARE INCREASINGLY RARE, MAKING THIS AN IDEAL OFFERING FOR THOSE SEEKING TO BUILD OR INVEST IN ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S MOST DESIRABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES. BRING YOUR VISION AND WE WILL BRING AN EXPERIENCED LOCAL CUSTOM BUILDER- THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A REMARKABLE WATERFRONT ESTATE WHERE LUXURY, BOATING, AND THE TIMELESS CHARM OF VENICE ISLAND COME TOGETHER.

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Property

Location

  • NeighborhoodBAYSHORE ESTATES
  • Address396 Bayshore Drive
  • CityVENICE
  • StateFL

Size And Restrictions

  • Acres0.45
  • Lot DescriptionFlood Insurance Required, FloodZone, City Lot, Landscaped, Near Marina

Improvements

  • FenceNo
  • SprinklerYes

Features

  • ViewPool, Water

Market

Interior

Bedrooms And Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2.00

Heating And Cooling

  • HeatingCentral
  • Air ConditioningCentral Air

Interior Features

  • AppliancesConvection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, L Dining, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Building

Building Information

  • Year Built1966
  • RoofTile

Property Features

  • Exterior FeaturesIrrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered

Garage And Parking

  • GarageCircular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level, Oversized, Workshop in Garage

Community

Schools

  • ElementaryVenice Elementary
  • MiddleVenice Area Middle
  • HighVenice Senior High

Info

  • OfficeHOMESMART

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