12528 Palatka Dr, Venice, FL 34293

Better than new, Sandcastle model villa with numerous post purchase upgrades. Welcome to the largest villa with the Lowest Price Per/sq/ft in the highly sought after Grand Palm Community, offering maintenance free assisted living with stunning water views. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a den features spacious open-concept living designed for comfort and style. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with a large island, upgraded dovetailed cabinets, ample drawer space, upgraded gas appliances, including a slide-in stove, and elegant designer touches like a high-end backsplash. The kitchen seamlessly flows into the expansive living room, where pocket glass doors open to a north facing lanai, offering cooler temperatures and year round enjoyment of the serene water views. Enjoy your morning coffee while watching a variety of bird species in this tranquil lakeside setting. The primary bedroom is spacious, with two custom walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom featuring dual sinks and a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and a versatile den with custom shelving provide ample space for guests, a home office, or a hobby room. The home also includes a convenient laundry room with solid maple cabinets and a 2 car garage with epoxy floors, insulated door and ceiling. Hurricane impact windows and gutters are installed throughout the home, which is not located in a flood zone. Conveniently located near the highway evacuation route and Wellen Park and just 15 minutes from Venice Island and its beautiful beaches, this villa offers prime access to everything. The amenity rich Grand Palm Community provides a resort-style life-style with pickleball and bocce courts, resorts-style pools, two club houses, a fitness center, miles of walking trails, tennis courts, and more. With a full schedule of activities, living here feels like being on vacation every day. Schedule your showing today and don't miss this incredible opportunity.