5316 Layton Drive

Description

STUNNING 4 BEDROOM/4 BATH WATERFRONT POOL MODEL HOME IN ONE OF VENICE'S HIGHLY DESIRABLE GATED COMMUNITIES. This immaculate home is perfectly appointed for entertaining friends, family and guests. The inviting covered entry opens into a screened front porch with room for table and chairs or lounging glider. Perfect area for changing shoes or removing rain gear during our summer months. At the entrance one is greeted by a large high vaulted ceiling foyer with an open office to the left. As you pass through the foyer into the oversized living room/formal dining room combo the elegance of comfortable, luxurious living is palpable. The crystal blue pool with the spill-over spa and lake are evidenced from the front entry as you pass through the living room and into the heartbeat of the home: the light and bright kitchen with oversized family room, which has full length windows and glass doors overlooking the pool and lake. The kitchen's all wood cabinetry provides a lot of storage. There is the matching stainless steel appliance package and recessed lighting, and the sink island overlooking the pool is perfect for enjoying company. The huge family room sports high ceilings and real wood flooring. Plenty of space for large furniture. The circular floor design and flow lends itself to wonderful gatherings and an inviting social life. What makes this home extra special and versatile is that not only does it have a split floor plan, IT HAS A THREE-WAY SPLIT FLOOR PLAN with the Master Bedroom and en-suite Bath on one side, two bedrooms and guest bath on the other side... and the 4th bedroom with private bath and outside entrance off the Great Room... Perfect for in-law/college student quarters or friends and family visiting. The large bedrooms are carpeted for comfort with spacious closets. The Master Bedroom which accesses and overlooks the pool and lake has a large walk-in closet and en-suite bath with separate sinks, glass shower and large garden tub. Head up the stairs to the full size Theater/Media center which encompasses the entire upstairs and is complete with full size theater lounge seating, dimming lighting, closet, full bath and wet bar. This room can also become a game room, another office, a pied-a-terre for the homecoming college student over the summer, or EVEN A VERY PRIVATE SECOND MASTER SUITE, MAKING THIS HOME A 5 BEDROOM/4 BATH! The covered patio at poolside creates a perfect outdoor barbeque dining area or for enjoying your morning coffee overlooking the natural wildlife habitat. Soak in the spa in the evenings while watching the sun set over the lake. This home was originally the model including all the special upgrades and design and has been well maintained and also sports a 2014 roof replacement. It comes with all the window treatments. All furnishings are negotiable. The 3 car split garage has ample storage and is accessed through the laundry room. This low-maintenance home is in a popular community with no traffic on all sides... surrounded by nature, an oasis amid all convenient amenities close by. It is gated, well maintained, with a sparkling pool and elegant club house for special events and activities.... having the lowest HOA fees around. This home is only minutes to the sparkling Gulf waters and soft sands of Manasota Key Beach, as well as a short distance to US Hwy 41, Publix, restaurants and entertainment. These homes are hard to come by and sell fast. Come see.. and you will be ready to move in!