Paradise awaits in this 2/2 condo in the rarely available community of Venice Ave Condominiums. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Walk to historic downtown Venice and enjoy the specialty shopping, restaurants, live entertainment, and farmer’s market not to mention the adjacent public tennis/basketball courts, and park. Directly to the west a short walk will bring you to Venice Beach with miles of tranquil beaches to enjoy. The Venice Ave Condominiums were thoughtfully constructed on over 1.5 acres with a southwestern exposure to maximize seasonal sunsets making it one of the most unique communities on Venice Island. Unit #607 is beautifully located on the 6th floor overlooking abundant landscaping, banyan trees, gardens where you can relax on the screened lanai and listen to the sounds of nature. Updates include; 2023-NEW WATER HEATER, 2020-NEW HVAC AND CLOSET DOORS IN THE PRIMARY BEDROOM, 2018-ENTIRE UNIT REPAINTED INCLUDING CEILINGS, NEW HURRICANE DOORS AND WINDOWS PLUS RETRACTABLE HURRICANE SHUTTERS ON THE LANAI, WATERPROOF LVT FLOORING (LUXURY VINYL TILE) AND A FULLY RETRACTABLE FRONT SCREEN DOOR TO ENJOY THE CROSS BREEZE FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO. There is also a peek-a-boo view of the Gulf of Mexico, heated community swimming pool and shared propane grills. The kitchen has a generous number of cabinets, a pantry with pull-out drawers and leads into the dining/living areas. Two bedrooms are thoughtfully located on each end of the condo with the ensuite, primary bedroom having a private entrance to the screened lanai. The second bathroom is conveniently located next to the guest bedroom away from the living room for additional privacy. This is a welcoming, active community whose residents are committed to keeping it beautiful and it shows! Please ask for a complete list of building improvements and see for yourself. Additional secure storage is located at the end of the floor and FREE laundry is located on floors 3, 5 and 7. There is one assigned covered carport in lieu of a garage and labeled guest parking. This is a 55+, 3 consecutive months minimum lease after a 1 year waiting period, no pet, non-smoking community and IS NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE! This unit is being sold turnkey-furnished with the exception of personal items and some specific artwork. Whether you want to walk to the French Bakery for fresh croissants in the morning or stroll on the sandy beach for magnificent Gulf of Mexico sunsets you’ll want to take advantage of this rare opportunity to own in this one-of-a kind community!