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$1,699,000 | 4 beds | 5 full baths | N/A half baths | 3,364 sqft
Venice, FL 34285
- 4Beds
- 5.00Total Baths
- 5 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 3,364SqFt
- 1956Year Built
- 0.29Acres
- MLS# A4688228
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market1 month, 28 days
- Area34285 - Venice
- CountySarasota
- Subdivision Golden Beach
Overview
The Gardenia House | Golden BeachArchitecturally distinctive Golden Beach residence just steps from private deeded beach access. Inspired by Prairie-style design principles, this 4 bedroom home offers 3,364 sq ft of thoughtfully updated living space with a strong emphasis on horizontal lines, overhanging eaves, and natural light.Originally expanded with a three-story addition in 1999 and extensively renovated over time, the home reflects an effective build year of 2005, with updates to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, kitchen, and baths.Lush tropical landscaping surrounds the property, creating a private setting with multiple outdoor living areas, including a screened lanai with pool and a rooftop deck with Gulf views.Interior features include wide-plank hardwood floors, custom millwork, vaulted ceilings with stained beams, and a light-filled living room with fireplace and walls of glass. The expanded kitchen offers custom cabinetry, stone countertops, premium 2025 appliances, and views of the gardens and pool.Two primary suites provide private balconies, fireplaces, sitting areas, walk-in closets, and well-appointed baths. Additional highlights include impact-rated windows and doors, storm protection, a flexible bonus space (office/library), and two laundry rooms.Located on quiet Gardenia Drive, just blocks to downtown Venice dining, shopping, and cultural amenities. Deeded beach access includes a pavilion, golf cart parking, and a private stretch of Gulf shoreline.A rare offering combining architectural character, privacy, and proximity to the Gulf. Opportunity to acquire adjoining parcel in conjunction with this offering (not included in list price).
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: Waterfront, WaterAccess
Pets Allowed: Yes
Association: Yes
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 5.00
Fullbaths: 5
Building Info
Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, WindowTreatments
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: Custom
Pool Features: Gunite, InGround, SaltWater
Patio: Patio, Screened, Balcony
Pool Private: Yes
Exterior Features: Balcony, FrenchPatioDoors, SprinklerIrrigation, Lighting, RainGutters
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $1,699,000
Disclosures: FloodPlainDisclosure
Garage / Parking
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: Electric
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: CeramicTile, Wood
Levels: ThreeOrMore
Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
Interior Features: BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, CrownMolding, CentralVacuum, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, WalkInClosets, WoodCabinets, WindowTreatments, SeparateFormalDiningRoom
Appliances: BuiltInOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, RangeHood, Washer
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: Venice Island. Turn onto Harbor Drive. Right onto Gulf Drive and Left on Gardenia Drive. Corner of Flamingo.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Lot Sqft: 12,732
Lot Desc: CornerLot, CityLot, FloodZone, OversizedLot, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Equipment: IrrigationEquipment
Special Conditions: None
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 13
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 11
Sqft Info
Sqft: 3,364
Bulding Area Sqft: 4,621
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,024
Tax Lot: 3
Tax Legal Description: LOT 3 BLK 10 GOLDEN BEACH UNIT 2
Tax Block: 10
Tax Annual Amount: 10460
Tax Book Number: 7-96
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central, Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, SewerConnected
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront Features: BeachAccess, DeededAccess, GulfAccess
View: Yes
Water Body Name: GULF OF AMERICA
View: Ocean, Pool, TreesWoods, Water
Directions
Venice Island. Turn onto Harbor Drive. Right onto Gulf Drive and Left on Gardenia Drive. Corner of Flamingo.This listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman
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608 Gardenia Drive, Venice, Florida has 4 Beds, 5 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 608 Gardenia Drive, Venice, Florida is A4688228.
The price for 608 Gardenia Drive, Venice, Florida is $1,699,000.
The status of 608 Gardenia Drive, Venice, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 608 Gardenia Drive, Venice, Florida is Golden Beach.
The home located at 608 Gardenia Drive, Venice, Florida was built in 2026.