From the moment you drive through the gates of The Venice Golf and Country Club you will know that you have arrived at a place you can call home. You will be immediately impressed with the canopy of oak trees as well as the beautiful mature landscaping. Drive through the community with its curved streets and arrive at this spacious Arthur Rutenberg 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE POND at the rear of the house. It has a fabulous floor plan perfect for entertaining family and friends or just spending a quiet evening at home. There are travertine floors in the foyer, living room, kitchen and family rooms. The family room features a gas fireplace for those cooler mornings or evenings. As an extra bonus this home has a very large GAME ROOM which could accommodate a pool table as well as game table. Entertain on your oversized "party" lanai or just relax in the gas heated spa. The kitchen, with highly desirable gas stove and stainless steel appliances is centrally located making this home even easier for entertaining. The split floor plan provides privacy when entertaining overnight guests. The master bedroom suite has sliding glass doors to the lanai and spa. The other 2 bedrooms and 2 baths are on the opposite side of the house with pocket doors for even more privacy. Both the roof and AC were replaced in 2020. VGCC is a member owned club with 588 households. Membership is MANDATORY. The members enjoy a very active social life. Meet and make new friends in the newly renovated clubhouse with both casual and formal dining or in the new bar. On cooler evenings sit around the new fire pit. Choose to participate in the various activities available such as tennis, book clubs, mah-jonggm, bridge, wine club, jewelry making, bocce, and the popular "U" which offers both cultural and learning events. There is also the newly renovated Wellness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, spa services, and opportunity to take a variety of fitness classes. There is truly something for everyone! VGCC is an award winning Certified Audubon Geo Certified Cooperative Sanctuary with 26 lakes/ponds and 13 natural preserves; and is conveniently located just 5 miles from the quaint town of Venice and just 20 miles south of Sarasota.