***MULTIPLE OFFERS***HIGHEST AND BEST OFFER DUE BY 5 PM FRIDAY 2/18. SELLER WILL RESPOND BY END OF FOLLOWING DAY***Welcome to Southwood, a very desirable Maintenance Free Community. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage home with over 1,800 sq. ft. of space will delight even the most discriminating buyer. Imagine being able to sit on your own enclosed private lanai for morning coffee, tea if you prefer, and take in the breath-taking view of the water. Enter the great room with Living and Formal Dining Rooms. Spacious Kitchen with Breakfast Nook and Closet Pantry. The large Master Bedroom has plenty of room for a sitting area and a very large walk in closet. Ensuite Bath has a Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Dual Vanities and a Water Closet. The generous second bedroom and office/3rd bedroom are on the opposite side of the home, which gives the homeowner plenty of privacy. The TILE ROOF was replaced in 2010, new HVAC was installed in 2015, PGT IMPACT WINDOWS were installed last fall, and the home has been REPLUMED. FURNITURE is available under separate contract. The heated community pool is a short distance from your home. Southwood is a deed restricted community, where ground maintenance, irrigation, cable and the communty pool are included in the LOW HOA fee and there is NO CDD. The lanai faces daily magnificent sunsets, over the water. This location is ideal for local shopping, restaurants, beaches, golf courses, and pet friendly parks. It is conveniently located near the magical downtown "Venice Island" and not far from the up-and-coming commercial development of Wellen Park.