514 PALM AVENUE One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. GREAT LOCATION WEST OF THE TRAIL, SO CLOSE TO THE GULF! Welcome to this beautifully maintained Florida-style pool home offering exceptional indoor and outdoor living space just minutes from some of the area’s most beautiful beaches in SWFL. Designed for entertaining and everyday comfort, this single-level residence provides generous living areas, multiple gathering spaces, and an outdoor setting that truly makes Florida living special. Inside, the thoughtfully designed layout features both a separate living room and a spacious family room, giving you flexibility for hosting guests or creating distinct areas for relaxation and entertainment. The open kitchen serves as the heart of the home, complete with solid wood cabinetry, stone countertops, a center island, stainless appliances, and a convenient serving window that opens directly to the outdoor entertaining area — creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The home offers four bedrooms and three and a half baths, including two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, providing privacy and flexibility for guests or extended family. Every bedroom includes a walk-in closet, ensuring ample storage throughout. Built for durability and peace of mind, this hurricane-protected home features impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage door, along with preventative termite treatment maintained for years. Step outside and you’ll immediately appreciate the expansive covered and open patio areas surrounding the private in-ground pool, which gets abundant sunshine throughout the day and has been exceptionally well maintained. Recent updates include a new pool pump in 2024 and a replaced skimmer and filter unit in 2025, ensuring everything is in excellent working order. With roll-down sun screens and ceiling fans, you can comfortably enjoy outdoor dinners, gatherings, or relaxed lounging year-round. There is an abundance of seating space both under cover and in the open sun, making it ideal for entertaining on any scale. Beyond the pool area, the backyard showcases fresh new landscaping at the rear of the home and offers even more open space with fencing — a rare find that allows room to spread out while still enjoying the privacy and beauty of your outdoor setting. Location is paramount, and this home delivers by being minutes from local hotspots such as North Jetty Beach and Venice Beach and popular eateries like Pop's Sunset Grill and Pelican Alley. Whether you're a sunset chaser, an avid cyclist, or a leisurely bird watcher, the surrounding area, including the Legacy Trail and the Carlton Preserve, offers abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Schedule your private showing today and come experience this exceptional home for yourself.