BEST price in the sought-after Southwood community...and NO HURRICANE DAMAGE! This charming home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and timeless appeal. The home features two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, additional den/office space, and attached two-car garage. The beautiful open-concept floor plan feels instantly welcoming with a main living area bathed in natural light. The kitchen blends functionality with charm. The kitchen’s ample cabinetry allows for great storage while a quaint breakfast nook offers a serene spot to start your day. The spacious primary bedroom is a peaceful retreat that receives the morning sun. The adjacent primary bathroom boasts dual walk-in closets, dual sinks, walk-in shower, and private water closet. The second sizable bedroom boasts a massive walk-in closet and adjacent bathroom with shower/tub combo. The gem of this home is the 3 season lanai. Sliding glass doors lead to the grand enclosed lanai, where you can enjoy serene sunset views of the private community pool and pond with a fountain feature. The backyard, with its well manicured landscaping, offers privacy from neighbors and quick access to the community pool. Located in the deed-restricted Southwood community, residents enjoy a great walkable neighborhood, landscaping, internet, irrigation, and each block has access to a community pool, all included in the affordable HOA fee. Plus, there are no CDD fees or mandatory flood insurance requirements. This prime location offers convenient access to shopping, dining, beaches, golf courses, pet-friendly parks, close to charming downtown Venice Island and the newer Wellen Park area. The home includes updated features such as accordion hurricane shutters (2007), newer roof (2018), plumbing reworked (2005) copper to PVC, new AC (2022), and hot water heater (2019).