11648 Okaloosa Dr, Venice, FL, 34293

Welcome to 11648 Okaloosa Drive — a stunning, custom-designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom plus den Tidewinds model with a 2-car garage, located in the highly sought-after Grand Palm community in Venice, Florida. This former model home offers full hurricane protection with impact-rated doors and windows, a clear-view screened extended lanai, and remote-controlled hurricane storm shades that overlook a peaceful long water view with a protected nature preserve across the lake. Step inside to discover elegant, professionally curated finishes throughout, including feature walls, a wallpapered ceiling in the great room, crown molding, recessed lighting, and luxury vinyl plank flooring with no transition strips for a sleek, unified look. The spacious chef’s kitchen features gas cooking, newer appliances, and a layout designed for both functionality and entertaining. A 2024 washer and dryer are included in the well-appointed laundry area. The private primary suite boasts a barn door entry, built-out closets, and plantation shutters on every window, creating a serene retreat. The flexible den can be used as a home office, reading room, or guest space. Additional upgrades include a screened front entryway, epoxy-coated garage floor, full gutter system, fresh exterior paint, updated lighting and ceiling fans, and recently refreshed landscaping. Furnishings are available under a separate contract, making this home move-in ready with minimal effort. Grand Palm is a gated, resort-style community offering world-class amenities including a resort pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, splash park, miles of nature trails, a kayak launch, and a vibrant clubhouse with regular social events. You’ll be just a short drive from Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach, and Manasota Key — some of the Gulf Coast’s most beautiful beaches, ideal for swimming, fishing, shelling, or enjoying unforgettable sunsets. As part of the larger Wellen Park area, one of Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing and most dynamic master-planned communities, you’re minutes from Downtown Wellen, home to waterfront dining, boutique shopping, weekly events, and CoolToday Park, the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves. This is more than a home — it's a complete lifestyle in one of Florida’s most desirable coastal communities.