Real Estate Companies Venice, FL

This custom Todd Johnston home sits on a tranquil riverfront homesite in University Park, combining thoughtful upgrades with effortless coastal living. A stately entrance framed by columns and manicured landscaping leads to solid double doors and a soaring foyer, where crown molding, elegant trim and a chrome-and-crystal chandelier set the tone. Elevated by 11-foot ceilings, seven-inch baseboards, plantation shutters and LED lighting in select areas, the home feels bright and refined. The living room boasts a coffered ceiling and sliding doors that pocket for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A large dining room sits nearby, lined with tall windows and fresh paint, offering effortless flow for entertaining. At the heart of the home, the updated chef’s kitchen features a six-burner Wolf gas cooktop with pot filler, double ovens, GE microwave, Bosch dishwasher and a Fulgor Milano refrigerator. Brookhaven cabinetry with custom storage, granite counters, a spacious island with bar seating, a dry bar with wine cooler, coffee station, under-cabinet lighting and a breakfast nook with a chandelier complete the space. Open to the kitchen, the family room features a double tray ceiling, a gas fireplace, a media wall with built-ins and zero-corner sliders that disappear to the lanai. This home includes two dedicated workspaces, a front office with French doors and built-in shelving, and a rear bonus room, used as an office, with lanai access and additional built-ins. The primary suite is privately in its wing, featuring a generous sitting area with pool and river views, direct lanai access and two walk-in closets with custom organization. The marble-clad primary bath includes a soaking Jacuzzi tub, glass block walk-in shower, dual vanities and a Toto Washlet toilet. Two guest bedrooms on the main level have newer carpeting and fresh paint, each with large windows and generous closets. One full bath doubles as a pool bath with a tub/shower and vanity, while the second serves the other guest suite and features an arched window over the tub, a custom-trimmed medicine cabinet, and solid-surface counters. A powder bath with pedestal sink is nearby, along with a well-appointed laundry room offering Samsung appliances, built-in cabinetry, a hanging area and a storage pantry. A second-floor bonus room spans the length of the garage and offers new carpeting, eight recessed lights on dual dimmer switches, a new ceiling fan and fresh paint, making it a space for guests, a media room or a home gym. Outdoors, the screened lanai offers a Florida lifestyle with a saltwater pool and spa, new gas heater, upgraded salt system and remote automation. A built-in Blaze grill, granite counters, and ample covered and uncovered seating and dining areas make entertaining easy, all set against a private, tree-lined backdrop along Braden River. A stone path leads to the spacious backyard. This home has been meticulously upgraded with a full tile roof replacement in 2022 with high-end underlayment and new flashing, three new Lennox HVAC systems, a Navien tankless water heater and more. The freshly painted three-car garage is light-filled with a separate golf cart entrance and ample space for storage. In a resident-owned country club community offering golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness and more, this home delivers the best of Sarasota living, just minutes from shopping, dining and award-winning beaches.

Property Details

Property Features
MLS ID:	MFRA4654818	Year Built:	2002
Appliances:	Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Wine Refrigerator	Architectural Style:	Custom
Association Amenities:	Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance, Recreation Facilities, Security, Tennis Court(s), Vehicle Restrictions	Association Fee Includes:	Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool, Recreational Facilities, Security
Community Features:	Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Park, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights	Construction Materials:	Block, Stucco
Cooling:	Zoned	Country:	US
County Or Parish:	Manatee	Direction Faces:	South
Exterior Features:	Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered	Fireplace Features:	Family Room, Gas
Flooring:	Carpet, Hardwood, Tile	Foundation Details:	Slab
Heating:	Electric, Zoned	Laundry Features:	Inside, Laundry Room
Levels:	Two	Listing Agreement:	Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Terms:	Cash, Conventional	Lot Features:	Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Sidewalk, Paved
Occupant Type:	Owner	Other Structures:	Outdoor Kitchen
Parking Features:	Driveway, Garage Faces Side	Patio And Porch Features:	Covered, Patio, Screened
Pets Allowed:	Yes	Pool Features:	Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
Property Sub Type:	Single Family Residence	Property Type:	Residential
Road Surface Type:	Asphalt	Roof:	Tile
Security Features:	Gated Community, Security Gate, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)	Sewer:	Public Sewer
Showing Requirements:	Appointment Only, Listing Agent Must Accompany, ShowingTime	Spa Features:	Heated, In Ground
Special Listing Conditions:	None	Standard Status:	Active
State Or Province:	FL	Utilities:	BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
Vegetation:	Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded	View:	Pool, Trees/Woods, Water
Water Source:	Public	Waterfront Features:	River Front
Window Features:	Window Treatments

Rooms
Kitchen:	14x14 ft	Dinette:	7x10 ft
Dining Room:	11x16 ft	Living Room:	11x13 ft
Family Room:	15x15 ft	Office:	10x12 ft
Primary Bedroom:	12x21 ft	Primary Bathroom:	11x15 ft
Office:	13x14 ft	Bedroom 2:	10x11 ft
Bedroom 3:	10x11 ft	Bonus Room:	13x35 ft
Laundry:	6x7 ft

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