901 PONDEROSA ROAD Live the Florida coastal lifestyle with a rare sense of privacy, tranquility, and direct connection to nature in the heart of Venice. This inviting home is perfectly positioned for those who value peaceful surroundings, featuring a SCREENED-IN REAR LANAI where you can unwind to the sounds of rustling trees and flowing water. Enjoy a FULLY FENCED YARD offering a secluded space to relax, entertain, garden, or let pets roam freely. A natural BACKYARD BUFFER enhances the sense of privacy, creating a quiet, tucked-away setting that feels worlds away from the everyday.***Just beyond your backyard, a shallow waterway winds through a natural habitat filled with local wildlife, offering a constantly changing, serene view. This peaceful water empties directly into the nearby South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve and eventually connects to the Intracoastal Waterway—giving you a rare opportunity to live alongside protected nature while still being close to everything.~~~The home showcases BAHAMA SHUTTERS, a distinctive HIP ROOF DESIGN and a comfortable, functional layout, paired with numerous thoughtful UPDATES. Recent improvements include newer appliances, well pump, holding tank, aerator, water softener, central air conditioner, bathtub with shower diverters, hot water heater, kitchen reverse osmosis system, and electrical panel—providing peace of mind and carefree living. FURNISHINGS ARE NEGOTIABLE, making this a seamless move-in-ready option.***Located in the laid-back South Venice community, you’re just MINUTES FROM MANASOTA BEACH, where you can enjoy uncrowded shoreline walks, hunt for shark teeth, and take in breathtaking Gulf sunsets. Residents also have the option to join the South Venice Civic Association, offering access to A PRIVATE FERRY TO A SECLUDED BEACH AND A BOAT RAMP, making it easy to get out on the water whenever you choose.~~~With NO HOA RESTRICTIONS, a peaceful neighborhood setting, and nature right outside your door, this property offers a lifestyle that’s increasingly hard to find—quiet, private, and deeply connected to the natural beauty of coastal Florida. Call today to experience it for yourself.