Welcome home to Willowbend, a tropical maintenance-free community located in the midst of everything southwest Florida has to offer! This Stanford Model, Lee Wetherington home is situated on a large corner lot, just one block from the community pool and recreational facilities. Lovely curb appeal with paver drive, 3 car garage and glass entrance. Once inside you will find stunning architectural details including high tray ceilings, blocked glass, luxurious arch ways, wall accents and crown molding throughout the home. The sellers installed UV purifiers on A/C system, and a whole house water filtration system. There are also built in speakers throughout the home. The chef's kitchen, with its natural gas range, granite counter tops, solid wood cabinets, enormous island, and stainless-steel appliances open directly to the family room. Pocketed sliding glass doors connect the indoor space to an expansive custom screened lanai with brick pavers thus transforming the family room into an indoor/outdoor living area, perfect for entertaining. The master suite has dual walk-in closets and luxurious ensuite bath with dual vanities, soaking tub and walk in shower. The bathrooms boast of Carrera marble showers and counter tops. This home also includes an upstairs bonus room with a half bath that is stubbed for a shower. The Willowbend community enjoys high-speed internet, cable television and yard maintenance plus the community pool, spa, fitness center, pickleball court, basketball, picnic area and playground; all included in the low HOA fees. Ideally located between Sarasota downtown and historic downtown Venice. Only a short distance from all the beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches. Just down the road from Oscar Scherer State Park, Bay Street Park with a dog park and playground and the Legacy Trail. Pine View School, rated by many organizations as the #1 school in Florida, #1 elementary school in the United States, and the #6 Magnet School in the United States, is just minutes away. Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Primary Bedroom).