Location, Location, Location! Are you looking for a gated community, near the beach, with lush landscaping, water views and close proximity to all local conveniences and attractions with NO CDD FEES? Welcome to the sought-after, gated community of Willow Chase, which is lush, well manicured, tucked away and exclusive with only 147 homes. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, plus bonus office/den home with french doors, has many updates such as Newer Tile in both guest bedrooms (2018), New Water Heater (2023), Newer Ceiling Fans in every room, Epoxy Floors in the Garage (2018), and recently updated landscaping. Additional features and options of the home include Hunter Douglas 2" blinds in all bedroom windows and in the office/den, granite counter-tops, whole house gutters, tray ceilings in the living room, master bedroom and Office/Den, 13' high ceilings in the foyer and 8' doorways throughout and UV light in A/C system. The peaceful yard with a breathtaking pond water view, has plenty room for a future pool. Willow Chase is a wonderful community which is well managed, located in an X flood zone with affordable HOA fees, and NO CDD FEES. Willow Chase features a community center with pickle-ball, tennis, and basketball courts, well stocked fitness center, group outdoor kitchen and dining area, beautiful heated pool with water features, playground and boardwalk preserve trail connecting to the community center. Willow Chase is located approximately 6 miles to the local beaches of Nokomis and Venice Beach, minutes from Downtown Venice, great proximity to all the local highways and airports, and for your safety and well-being, minutes away are the Brand New Sarasota Memorial Hospital, The Venice Fire Department Station and Sarasota County Sheriff's office. Mowing of the front and back of the home, irrigation by re-claimed water, mulching around home 2 x per year, pruning of all bushes/palm trees of the home and the community grounds and pool club maintenance are all included in your monthly HOA fees. There is one photograph of the Primary Bedroom that has been virtually staged.