This is your chance to own a PIECE OF PARADISE in the MAINTENANCE-FREE and HIGHLY COVETED community of SOUTHWOOD in Venice, FL. This updated 2 bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage home will not disappoint you! Upon entering the residence, you will be greeted by cathedral ceilings and a living and formal dining area. The large master bedroom offers two spacious walk-in closets and has a pocket door that separates the owner's suite and the owner's bathroom. The large, screened-in lanai with a generous covered area is perfect for entertaining and it's only a few steps to the neighborhood heated pool. For peace of mind, the roof was replaced in 2013, a new HVAC was installed in 2016, the interior and exterior were painted in 2019, and there are new light fixtures and ceiling fans. The guest bedroom can be used as an office with custom built-ins and features a Murphy Bed. Southwood is an established deed-restricted community, where ground maintenance, irrigation, cable, and heated neighborhood pools are all included in the low HOA fee and there is NO CDD. There are sidewalks throughout, and the neighborhood is pet friendly. This location is ideal. It is near everything desired; shopping, restaurants, beaches, golf courses, a library, county pet-friendly parks, Venice Island, and the exciting new amenities of Wellen Park.