9824 HILLTOP DRIVE Exceptional value awaits in Watercrest with this beautifully maintained Venice, FL home for sale, now offered at an improved price of $535, 000 and delivering one of the strongest opportunities in the Venice area for buyers seeking a water view property with maintenance free living and accessibility features! Perfectly positioned between the charm of downtown Venice and the vibrant energy of Wellen Park, this move in ready 4 bedroom, 3 bath home offers the ideal blend of convenience, comfort, and Florida lifestyle. Just steps from the community pool and clubhouse, the home provides effortless access to relaxation and recreation. Inside, tile flooring throughout, soaring ceilings, and an open floor plan highlight the tranquil lake and water views that fill the home with natural light. Hurricane rated windows, sliders, garage door, and entryways—plus roof vent dampers—add peace of mind during storm season, while added shelving in closets ensures abundant storage. The primary suite features Jack and Jill closets, dual sinks, walk-in shower, and a garden tub, and the rare second primary suite includes a walk-in Kohler hydrotherapy tub, offering exceptional mobility enhancing features for anyone seeking a home in Venice or near Wellen Park. Maintenance free living continues outside with your private mailbox, zero entry pool, fitness center, and social spaces all within a short stroll in this welcoming, no age restriction community. The location is unmatched—minutes from Venice Beach, the boutiques and cafés of historic downtown Venice, championship golf courses, and the fast growing Wellen Park district with its lakefront restaurants, outdoor concerts, walking trails, and CoolToday Park, home of the Atlanta Braves spring training. Quick access to I 75 makes regional travel effortless, placing you within easy reach of Sarasota’s arts, dining, and waterfront, as well as Punta Gorda’s harbor district, marinas, and festivals. With its improved price, peaceful water view, mobility friendly design, and unbeatable proximity to Venice, Wellen Park, Sarasota, and Punta Gorda attractions, this Watercrest home stands out as an exceptional value—explore the interactive 3D tour and schedule your private showing to experience it for yourself!