The conditions in the Sarasota County real estate market in Florida favor property searches in mixed-use developments with a close affinity to the preservation of the natural environment. It is in communities like Venice and Golf and Country Club where some of these amazing acquisition opportunities can be found.
The Venice golf and country club is one of the few country clubs whose deep commitment to the conservation of Mother Nature isn’t mere lip service. Out of the 460 acres of the property, 56 acres of it were devoted to 13 preserves and 26 lakes masterfully integrated into a golf course and a residential community composed of 587 single family residences.
The pristine natural setting in the golf complex has become an unspoiled habitat for charming birds and endearing wildlife, elements that lead to the country club receiving a certification as an Audubon Cooperative sanctuary. In a renovation of the golf course in 2005, only plants native to Florida were retained and other indigenous flora species were added. For this effort, the Sarasota County commended the country club, and granted it with a Resource Conservation Award.
Admirably, the developers of the property were able to create this paean to Mother Nature along with the integration of a luxurious country club lifestyle in the golf complex. The elegant Venice clubhouse underwent a renovation in 2003, just one of several improvement projects that the country club has had in recent years. An expert culinary crew is one mainstay in the clubhouse which has enabled a consistent delivery of delectable cuisine from an extensive menu list.
In 2004, the country club opened a state-of-the-art fitness center adjacent to its swimming facility consisting of a pool with two lap lanes and a kiddies’ pool. The club also has four tennis courts with Har-Tru pavement; two are lighted courts for nighttime use.
The Venice golf course, under its 2005 renovation, also adopted a new irrigation system and all its greens resurfaced with Tif Eagle Bermuda grass, acknowledged as the best in its class. The par 72, 18 hole layout, measuring 6,790 yards, is a creation of Ted McAnlis, a well-respected course architect.
The homes in Venice Golf and Country Club feature some marvelous villas, the most prized of which are those enjoying an amalgamation of water and woodland views of the golf course. The Venice country club homes for sale with these features can be priced around the $700s and floor areas at about 4,000 square feet. The more competitively priced residences will be those having floor spaces of about 1,500 square feet offered in the $200s range.
Christina Miller is a licensed Florida real estate broker specializing in Sarasota real estate. Her business website contains all the current listings the Sarasota homes for sale currently listed in the Sarasota MLS. Her site also features a page dedicated to the Venice Country Club real estate currently listed for sale and other Sarasota golf communities.
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