Imagine waking up in a freshly updated VILLA just minutes from the GULF BEACHES, sipping coffee on your LANAI while Florida’s sunshine filters through the palms. That’s life at 1953 Settlement Road in Venice, and the kind of LIFESTYLE most people only dream of. This RARELY AVAILABLE villa offers EXCEPTIONAL VALUE in a quiet, peaceful setting with the convenience of MAINTENANCE-FREE living. The SPLIT-BEDROOM layout gives everyone privacy, with a spacious PRIMARY SUITE featuring a WALK-IN CLOSET and EN-SUITE bathroom. The RECENTLY UPDATED KITCHEN has loads of cabinet space, perfect for cooking, entertaining, or simply keeping everything organized. A HUGE LANAI extends your living space and is ideal for enjoying the outdoors all year round. Just steps from your door is a DOCK with access to CURRY CREEK, where you can launch a KAYAK, cast a fishing line, or enjoy the natural beauty of the water. The community also features a HEATED POOL, and with TWO ASSIGNED PARKING spaces plus guest parking, you’ll always have room for visitors. Location is where this property truly shines. You’re only minutes from VENICE ISLAND and its beautiful GULF BEACHES, as well as the charm of DOWNTOWN VENICE with its boutique SHOPPING, THEATERS, DINING, weekly FARMERS MARKETS, parks, and concerts. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to the LEGACY TRAIL, perfect for biking or strolling, while FREEWAY access puts Sarasota, Tampa, and all of Southwest Florida within easy reach. More than just a home, this villa offers a LIFESTYLE filled with ease and opportunity, a place where you can enjoy the BEST of Florida without the stress of upkeep.