This beautifully designed 3-bedroom, plus den/office, home in the resort-style community of Grand Palm is centrally located amidst all the fun of Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located in “the Cove” a private enclave of 85 homes, you will enjoy additional benefits such as maintenance-assisted landscaping, heated pool and spa, covered lounging areas, plus a grill/barbeque area. The kitchen features granite countertops and one level bar, walk-in pantry, stainless-steel appliances, and solid-wood cabinets with decorative glass-pane doors and lighting. Guests have their own area with two bedrooms and a guest bathroom located near the front of the home. Glass-pane French doors enhance the office. Step out onto the lanai and deck to enjoy the peaceful setting in the sun or shade. There is a direct gas line connection for your grill plus remote-controlled screens for storm protection and shade. Additionally, windows are protected with easy-to-use storm panels and front door is hurricane-rated. The dryer and water heater run on gas, and the range is also plugged for gas. Convenient overhead racks add so much storage space to the freshly painted garage. Genesis Weber II natural gas grill, lanai furniture, and freezer in garage are all included. Grand Palm features 28 miles of recreational trails for walking, running, and biking, fitness center, resort-style pool with a waterslide, lap pool with spa, splash park and playground for the little ones, two dog parks, plus a social clubhouse with pool, pickleball courts, game and gathering spaces for residents to enjoy. Have fun kayaking, fishing from two piers, basketball, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and bocce ball. There is so much to do with nearby sandy beaches, dreamy sunsets, a variety of excellent golf courses, and boating and fishing on the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway. You will also enjoy the appeal of Venice's historic district, which includes the Venice Theatre. Also nearby is Wellen Park with shops and restaurants plus the Cool Today Baseball Park. Easy access to I-75 and US-41 leads you quickly to the cultural hub of Sarasota, the many Florida state parks and forests, several airport options, and numerous towns and cities along this gorgeous coastline.