225 PESARO DRIVE This stunning Mediterranean style stucco home is on a golf course lot in the prestigious Venetian Golf and River Club gated community in North Venice. The convenient location offers easy access to I-75, white sand Gulf beaches, and the sparkling new campus of award-winning Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Charming downtown Venice is an easy 15 minute drive, Sarasota’s amazing beach and cultural attractions are about 30, and pristine Nokomis Beach on Casey Key is a short 10-15 minutes. This well-kept 3, 136 SF home features high ceilings and custom architectural details. There are 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, den, office, large family room, and separate dining room. The spacious screened lanai encloses a relatively new 40’ PebbleTec pool with heated spa, premium travertine paver tiles, and a summer kitchen. Guests will be impressed by the built-in natural gas grill with separate side burner, undercabinet fridge and sink. The lanai also includes a cozy gas fire table. The spacious 750 SF garage has storage cabinets and accommodates 2 cars plus a golf cart. The tile roof, gas hot water heater and dishwasher were all replaced in 2024. A whole-house water filter system was recently added. The primary zone of the 2 zone HVAC system was replaced n 2023. Amenities covered by HOA fees include a heated resort-style swimming pool with spa, a separate lap pool, tiki bar with food and beverage service, fitness center, tennis and pickle ball courts, and a large clubhouse and restaurant. Irrigation water is included. Residents also enjoy a scenic nature boardwalk along the Myakka River. Nearby Myakka Park offers fishing, a kayak launching ramp, picnic facilities and lush tropical scenery. Membership in the private Venetian Golf Course is available but not mandatory. It has its own handsome clubhouse and restaurant facilities. Come view this property and see for yourself why many Venice locals call this area “our little piece of paradise”.