WHAT A VIEW! Wherever you look there is a fabulous water view! Welcome to 256 Royal Oak Way located in member owned Venice Golf and Country Club, a gated community with 589 homes. As you drive through the gates with its canopy of trees you will know that you have arrived at an incredibly special community. Admire the lush landscaping, the curved streets, and the many lakes and preserves in this Geo Audubon Certified community. This Custom built home was designed for its owners who wanted both gracious indoor and outdoor living with plenty of space to entertain family and friends. It is situated on a beautifully landscaped lot with a fabulous view of one of the 26 ponds that is filled with Lilly pads. THIS 2898 square foot 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with split floor plan has large living room and dining room and an expansive view to the outside. There is also a large sun filled DEN. You will appreciate the flow from the living room into the kitchen with breakfast bar, separate dinette space and the large family room with an electric fireplace. There are sliding glass doors along the back of the house to the partially covered lanai with large pool and spa. The current owners have lived and loved this house which has plenty of room to display the treasures they collected in their travels. It offers the new owners the opportunity to make this special house their home. VGCC is a very active community and offers its members a variety of activities in addition to golf and tennis. Participate in bocce and pickleball, a book club, bridge and mah jongg groups, jewelry making, wine club and more. Work out or take classes in the newly renovated Wellness Center. Enjoy lunch, dinner or a sumptuous Sunday brunch at the Clubhouse or have a beverage in the bar overlooking the 18th Tee. VGCC is a few short miles from the quaint town of Venice and 20 miles south of Sarasota. Memberhip is MANDATORY.