Don't miss the opportunity to own this one of a kind Arthur Rutenberg home in coveted Venice Golf and Country Club complete with gorgeous golf course and lake views on a 1/3 acre lot. The St. Augustine III floor plan was custom built for this original owner and features 4 bedrooms + den, 3.5 baths, large bonus room and a 3 car garage. Venice Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned equity club that offers a vibrant lifestyle filled with golf, tennis, pickleball, dining, wellness and social activities. The 18 hole par 72 Ted McAnlis designed course was renovated in 2015. Enter though the 24 hour staffed security gates and take in the winding tree lined boulevards and plentiful lakes and preserves that are peppered throughout the 460 acre community of 587 properties. A $6.5 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB EXPANSION AND RENOVATION IS UNDERWAY AND THE SELLER HAS PAID THE $9,711 ASSESSMENT FOR YOU IN FULL! One of three types of mandatory memberships are available. Initiation is currently $10,000 but increasing to $20,000 4/1/2021. THIS HOME HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE JUST IN TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SAVINGS! A rich brick pavered drive, artistic arched entryway and luscious tropical landscaping welcome you home. As you enter through the designer glass front doors you'll notice sweeping views of the sparkling pool and spa framed by open golf course views in the background. The living room boasts a gas fireplace, designer niches, and fully pocketing triple sliding glass doors allowing the warm Florida breezes to flow through. The enormous dining room with built-ins is the perfect place to host dinner parties and there is convenient powder room with pedestal sink for guests. The large home office with built in cabinet storage gives the work from home executive their own space. The owner's suite has triple windows and a pocketing sliding glass door with amazing views of the golf course, a perfect way to start each day. Closets galore lead you to the stunning en suite bath featuring a large soaking tub and walk-in shower, dual vanities with tile counters and a private water closet room. The chef of the family will love the plentiful cabinet storage and countertop prep space with a large granite top center island, under sink RO system, built-in desk and wine rack. Take your casual meals at the breakfast bar or in the dinette complete with aquarium windows and more views of the pool and golf course. The kitchen is open to the spacious leisure room with glass doors that open to the pool area. Custom built-ins and high tray ceilings add character to the space. Bedrooms two and three share a large Jack & Jill bath and bedroom four is smartly placed in the rear of the home and is serviced by the third bath which has a French door to the outdoor cabana and pool. The huge bonus room is a perfect flex space that can be used as a game room, studio or play room and opens to the covered cabana with built in gas grill and bar sink. Take a dip in the heated pool and spa or dine al fresco on the large covered lanai. The indoor utility room includes a washer/dryer and laundry sink. The three car garage includes pull down stairs to the attic, a water softener system and a new A/C was installed in 2019. A fabulous value you don't want to miss with too many features to list in this must see home. Schedule your private showing today and start living the Florida lifestyle you've always dreamed of.