849 CARNOUSTIE PL Venice, FL 34293

** PLANTATION WOODS at Plantation Golf and Country Club ** Welcome home to "Sun-Kiss Cottage"! This lovingly maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath POOL HOME oozes with vintage Bermuda inspired charm... with a new (2019) Terraced Bright-WHITE tile roof, pastel yellow paint, mature tropical landscaping & rich paver drive & walkway her curb appeal shines brilliantly indeed! Nestled under the cooling shade of an amazing Live Oak this beautiful retreat is situated on a pleasantly private 1/4 acre + home-site with beautiful sunny back yard and just across the street is a lovely park like area with benches and sidewalks perfect for an evening stroll and neighborly conversation! She is as welcoming on the inside as she is on the out. Her truly custom home design features many attributes hard to find in todays cookie cutter construction.. you'll be pleasantly surprised by the generous room sizes (no skimpy bedrooms here),classic Bay windows. Plantation shutters and cascading sliding glass doors abound! Boasting just under 2000 sq ft under air this home is quality built, has strong "BONES" and her layout was thoughtfully & intentionally designed for easy laid back living & entertaining alike, The Paver walkway is framed by a low wall topped w/ classic coach lanterns and leads to a shady screened porch entry with more ample room for a couple of rocking chairs and a table. A pretty leaded glass entry door w/ side light welcomes you in & invites you to leave all your worries behind! The wrap around GREAT ROOM layout makes an amazing 14x20 covered lanai & sparkling pool the focal point & truly the heart of this home! The Master Suite, Great room and Kitchen all have sliding glass doors that open to the pool area and when opened take full advantage of balmy tropical breezes. The kitchen features vintage smooth front cabinetry & lots of it,,a built in desk area, pass through window & the perfect margarita bar! There is plenty of room for an island and a sunny spot for a dinette table too! Off the kitchen is a fabulous Laundry room with a 7' wall of built-in cabinetry in a happy turquoise blue, built in wash tub and tons of potential as a workspace for crafters and hobbyist! Though you'll be inclined to dine on the lanai there is a more formal dining area off the great room. The main guest bedroom features a large walk in closet and adjoining full bath with iconic conch shell pink cabinetry! The third bedroom is just off the great room and can double as a super sized den (15x13) or home office. The Master Bedroom is 14x19 with sliders and decorative metal gates leading to the lanai. The ensuite bathroom has tons of counterspace and dual vanities as well! This home has been lovingly maintained for 3 decades by the same owners who enjoyed so many fun and memorable times over the years.... but its time for Sun-Kiss Cottage to share her Shine with a lucky new family! You can move right in as she's furnished & ready for company .. she's neat & tidy and although her decor is pleasantly dated she might welcome a bit of a makeover to reflect her new peeps personal style! Bonus features include full plumbing re-pipe (2008), Oversized 2 car garage, LOW HOA fees, Gated Community, & No Club Membership required but are available at Plantation Golf and Country Club ! Plantation Woods and Sun-Kissed Cottage are just about 10 minutes to charming downtown Venice & the sandy beaches of the Gulf Of Mexico. This is no time to hesitate.. this gem of a home be scooped up quickly!