260 & 256 Old State Road 8
Venus, FL 33960

Laid back country living at its finest, in Venus, FL just south of Lake Placid. This ranch style home situated on 20 acres backing to 2000 acres of Preservation Land which cannot be built on. House is nestled back off the road. This picturesque country ranch style 3,942 sqft-4 BR/3 BA home has an open floor plan throughout with a total of 7,792 living sqft. A dream professional chefs kitchen with commercial appliances - 60" Viking-eight burner stove, Viking hood, double ovens, 48"refrigerator, two dishwashers, two wine coolers, an ice dispenser, and much more. An oversized island to entertain all of your guests while you cook. Granite countertops with granite backsplash throughout. All 3 guest bedrooms face the screened-in pool area with the master suite located in the back of the house giving you privacy with french doors opening to the pool. As you walk into the master suite, there is a separate sitting area. Just before entering the MBA you will find his & hers walk-in closets. MBA has double vanity sinks, a large walk through shower and a separate jet tub. Family room is large enough for all of your family & friends for movie nights. Home has 10ft ceilings with 16" tile flooring throughout with plenty of sitting areas with space to entertain. Two sets of french doors open to give you outdoor/indoor living leading to the 1151 sqft of covered outdoor area perfect for gatherings with a wet bar and gas line hook up for the barbecue. Screened in-ground pool has a brand new 2022 sand pump. As you walk out from the pool area there is a lighted 1000 sqft pergola surrounded with beautifully landscaped flowering plants, magnolia & citrus trees. Property is divided in sections with cross-fencing with the front pasture for cattle/horse grazing and a fully stocked fish pond surrounding with mature oak trees and a boat house. Five horse stalls w automatic water dispenser, spacious tack room to store the saddles and horse feed. 3 wells, 2 irrigation wells with the main house serviced. It has 2 separate entrances with one road giving you easy access to the front pasture with the main leading to the house through two security entry gates. A 50'x100' Commercial Metal Building, a 5,000 sq ft and 26' high, with two 10x12 electric roll up garage doors and two separate entry side doors. Large enough to store your RV, with plenty of space left. It has 3 BR/2 BA with A/C and a separate 20x16 office. The back end of the building there is a fully equipped workshop with a commercial 1 Ton A-frame, 220volt welding machine, 220volt air compressor, commercial metal shelving and much more. The back of the property is mostly wooded habitat that plays host to abundant deer and turkey divided with cross fencing with sections of cattle paneling, separate from the main house. Centrally located, 1 hr to Ft Myers and Sarasota, and 2 hrs to Disney theme parks & Miami. Call and make an appointment.