20178 BENISSIMO DRIVE

Property Details

Description

Welcome to this attractive villa in soughtafter, Tuscan-inspired community of Grand Paradiso. For your personal convenience, it can be SOLD TURNKEY FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED. Ideally situated on our PRIVATE PRESERVE LOT, this light-filled residence offers an open-concept floor plan with PORCELAIN TILE FLOORS, CROWN MOLDING, and updated lighting throughout. The SCREENED-IN LANAI is a true highlight, featuring a tranquil preserve view, creating the perfect space for seamless indoor/ outdoor living year-round. The kitchen features GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, UNDER-CABINET LIGHTING, 42" WOOD CABINET DOORS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, and a BREAKFAST BAR. The dining area seats 6 at the large coastal-decor dining table. Flowing into a spacious living room with reclining leather couches, you are surrounded by bundant natural light from the sliding glass doors. The primary suite features crown molding and an en suite bathroom with DUAL SINKS, WALK-IN SHOWER, AND WALK-IN CLOSET. PLANTATION SHUTTERS cover each window and the sliding glass door. The guest bath features a tub and is conveniently located between guest bedroom number two and the office/den that doubles as the 3rd bedroom. Additional features include a NEW HVAC (2025), a water heater (2024), and new fire alarms (2026). Enjoy maintenance-free living; the fee includes the villa's exterior and future roof replacement. Gran Paradiso is a gated, deed-restricted community with exceptional amenities, including a RESORT-STYLE POOL and SPA, clubhouse, fitness center, GYM, SAUNA and steam rooms, TENNIS and PICKLEBALL courts, playgrounds, library, craft rooms, billiards, aerobics room, walking and biking paths, and an active social calendar filled with year-round events. GOLF CARTS ARE WELCOME—you can even grocery shop, dine out, or attend concerts and ballgames in your golf cart! The monthly HOA fee covers the clubhouse, cable, internet, exterior grounds maintenance, and irrigation. Minutes from Downtown Wellen Park, Atlanta Braves Spring Training, Downtown Venice, shopping, dining, fishing, and golf. Conveniently LOCATED WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF 11 COUNTY BEACHES!

Facts & Costs

Property type

Villa

Year built

2017

Lot size

4,946 sq ft

Garage

2 spaces

Price per sq ft

$237

Days on market

7

Private pool

No

Waterfront

No

Community

Gran Paradiso

Subdivision

GRAN PARADISO

County

Sarasota

Flood zone

X

Monthly & yearly costs

HOA fee

$769 / quarterly

Property taxes

$5,438 / year (2025)

As reported by the listing agent. Verify with the HOA and county.

Construction & systems

Heating

Central, Electric

Cooling

Central Air

Flooring

Tile

Roof

Tile

Construction

Block, Stucco

Parking

Garage Door Opener, Ground Level

View

Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods

Payment Estimate

$2,403 / month

Principal & interest

$1,694

Property taxes

$453

HOA

$256

Home insurance

enter below

Estimate only, not a loan offer. Rate is a starting value; taxes and HOA are as reported by the listing agent. Florida insurance (including flood) varies widely. Ask George for a lender referral.

Location

Features & Amenities

• Dishwasher
• Disposal
• Dryer
• Electric Water Heater
• Microwave
• Range
• Refrigerator
• Washer
• Ceiling Fans(s)
• Crown Molding
• High Ceilings
• Kitchen/Family Room Combo
• Living Room/Dining Room Combo
• Open Floorplan
• Primary Bedroom Main Floor
• Solid Wood Cabinets
• Stone Counters
• Thermostat
• Walk-In Closet(s)
• Window Treatments
• Hurricane Shutters
• Sidewalk