One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Price Improvement! Newly renovated! New kitchen with granite counters, new flooring, new paint, new ceiling fans. Spectacular sunsets are abundant at this lovely, spacious condominium at Whittier Manor at Jacaranda Trace, a premier 55-plus gated community in Venice. This unusually large 2,212-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-full-bath unit offers a spacious, open floor plan with amazing views and an abundance of natural light. As you enter the unit, you are wowed by the open space living room/dining room which not only offers breathtaking and unobstructed views of the surrounding area but also a multitude of possibilities for entertaining family and friends. Large sliders off the dining area lead to a screened outdoor balcony, perfect for enjoying the outdoors and those spectacular Florida sunsets. To the right of the entrance, you will find the kitchen with a large pantry for storage which leads to the dining area. A corridor separates the living area from the bedroom area and leads to the rest of the unit. Living areas are vinyl plank and tile flooring. Did we mention the fabulous laundry room with plenty of room to hang and fold laundry, or the ample storage room for the storage of your extra belongings and luggage? At the end of the corridor, you will find the spacious master bedroom with two immensely large walk-in closets; the en-suite bath has both a shower stall as well as a bathtub. An adjoining bedroom is bordered by six foot sliders which lead to a large, screened-in balcony. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee as you read the paper and do the crossword puzzle in total privacy. An additional guest bedroom - perfect for visiting family or out of town guests - completes the unit. Jacaranda Trace is a premier 55-plus senior community with plenty of amenities and activities. The monthly condominium fee covers basic cable, water and sewer, hot water, annual window washing, building maintenance and repairs, routine dryer vent cleaning, and a semi-annual AC check and filter replacement. Great location in Venice near restaurants, shopping, services, parks, the renowned Audubon Rookery, the Jacaranda Library, golf courses, marinas and the spectacular Gulf beaches of Venice, Manasota and Englewood. Live your best life, starting today!