LOCATION!!!!! LOCATION !!!! Upgraded 2 bedroom, office/den & 2 bath villa in the desirable Verona Reserve gated community. The light and bright open floor plan features high ceilings and laminate floors in the main areas. Relax in the great room where triple sliders access your private screened lanai. The extended breakfast bar adjoins a spacious kitchen with an abundance of 42 inch wood cabinets with a pantry closet and stainless steel appliances. Entertain your guests in the lovely dining room with a tray ceiling or enjoy the game in the bonus room/office. Retire to the primary ensuite, roomy enough for a king bed with access to the spacious bath with double glass door shower, double vanity and walk-in closet. The guest bedroom features a walk-in closet with custom shelving and private access to the main bath. Your separate laundry room comes complete with utility sink, storage shelving and washer/dryer. Topping off the features are custom hurricane shutters which close in minutes, custom window treatments, and a two car attached garage with private driveway. The property is in a NO Flood Zone, has a Sarasota County property tax bill and does NOT have CDD fees. The HOA fees include professional management, roof repair/maintenance, exterior painting, landscaping, pest control, reserves, sparkling community pool and dog park. This all-age community is in an outstanding location, a short walk to the Jacaranda Shopping Center with Publix, British Open Pub, CVS, Ace Hardware, coffee shop and more....close to I75 entrance, and minutes from the new Venice SMH hospital campus, downtown Venice and the beach.