Welcome home to your stunning personal paradise, picturesquely overlooking the 7th hole at The Club at Venetian Bay! Located in the exclusive gated community of Portofino Estates, this custom Arabella II, a former model home by Platinum Builders, comes with innumerable features that will satisfy the most discriminating buyer. The spacious 4-bedroom/4-bath split floor plan, oriented toward the amazing outdoor living area, is perfect for all your living and entertaining needs. This quality home features a 50-year tile roof, paver driveway, entry, and lanai, 8'doors, 10' and 12' ceilings, shutters and custom draperies, wood-look tile in the living areas, upgraded granite counter tops, a sprinkler system, an alarm system, paddle fans, and recessed interior lighting.
Accented by a coffered ceiling and crown molding, the large living
area is open to the dining area, defined by a tray ceiling. Glass french doors frame the adjoining office/den. The great room focuses on the outdoor oasis, inviting you to vacation at home. Oversized sliding glass doors stack back to open the enormous screened lanai, showcased by a heated salt water pool complete with waterfall fire bowls, swim-up table, and sunning "beach" ledge. The lanai offers ample covered seating areas under a rich wooden tongue and groove ceiling. The summer kitchen completes this eye-appealing resort-style space. The gourmet kitchen includes soft-close 42" solid wood cabinets, with deep drawers for convenient cookware storage, custom range hood, microwave drawer, beverage cooler, slate stainless steel appliances, and glass-tiled backsplash. The hidden oversized walk-in pantry offers bonus storage space, while the 8' island provides ample seating for four. The master retreat offers an unsurpassed view across the pool, pond, and golf course, a tray ceiling, remote-controlled shutters on the transom window, and two walk- in closets. Designer tile continues in the bathroom, running from floor to ceiling in the frameless walk-in shower; there is a separate water closet. Across the house, a secluded second master or guest suite awaits, with pool access from both the en-suite bathroom and the bedroom. Two more bedrooms and bathrooms are located off the foyer. The mud room drop area is finished with a granite bench with deep drawers, and bead board siding, while the laundry room offers ample storage, a deep sink, and a clothes bar. The oversized 3-car garage has abundant room for storage and pull- down attic stairs; the wide driveway provides off-street guest parking. For your comfort, the home includes two HVAC units, and two hot water heaters. Come and enjoy all that Venetian Bay offers: scenic lakes accented with lighted fountains, 18-hole championship golf course, fitness center, spa, restaurants, parks, and walking trails. Easy access to I-4 and I-95 puts all of central Florida within reach. Let's set a time soon to show you this captivating move-in ready home!