This move in ready residence is one of only a select few homes positioned with a direct lake and fountain view, creating a peaceful backdrop complemented by stunning western sunset exposure from your private patio. Inside, the well maintained two bedroom, two bathroom floor plan features a desirable split bedroom design with an expansive living room, formal dining area, galley kitchen, plus private en suite bathrooms in each bedroom. Interior highlights include luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, built in dining cabinetry, a closet pantry, white kitchen appliances, and tiled backsplash. Major improvements consist of new vinyl windows and doors installed in 2015, whole home air conditioning replaced in 2020, and a new water heater in 2021, enhancing efficiency while providing long term peace of mind. The exterior offers a deep two car carport, oversized shed housing the washer and dryer hookups with generous storage space, concrete landscape curbing, and a welcoming front planter bed. Ideally situated in the active 55+ community of Japanese Gardens, this resident owned, amenity rich neighborhood offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle. Japanese Gardens features low HOA fees of $257 per month which include cable, water, sewer, plus exceptional amenities including pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard courts, a beautiful resort style pool and spa, large clubhouse, activity room with billiards tables, library, and a full calendar of social events, all within a golf cart friendly community. Perfectly positioned approximately two miles from Manasota Beach and just minutes to Venice Island shopping, dining, golf, fishing, boating waters, and additional Gulf beaches, this home presents an outstanding opportunity to embrace coastal living, an active social environment, and everyday convenience in one of Venice's most desirable 55+ communities. PLEASE ENJOY THE INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL TOUR OF THIS EXTREMELY RARE CORNER LAKE AND FOUNTAIN VIEW HOME.