*** PRIVACY *** SERENITY *** SPILLING OVER WITH NATURAL LIGHT *** This lovingly updated and substantially modernized and improved home is nestled on an oversized corner lot on Bal Harbour and Michigan Drive (both quiet, dead end streets), in close proximity to Jacaranda West Country Club, and across the street from the Vivienda community. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a 2 car garage on an oversized corner lot will check all your boxes. The smart split floor plan offers interior privacy as well - with the Owners Suite (with en suite bath) on one side of the house and the guest wing on the other. The spacious living room flows into the dining area, which flows nicely into the opened kitchen. And what a kitchen: GORGEOUS veined granite countertops, custom soft close solid wood light gray cabinetry with pull out drawers), BOSCH stainless convection range and BOSCH stainless dishwasher. Custom pantry with pull out drawers, too. The kitchen opens into the dining area, and looks out to the living area, which includes a tiled breakfast bar. New porcelain tile floors in the foyer, hallway, dining room, kitchen and both bathrooms, and new carpet in the living room, and both bedrooms. Did I mention HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWS and GARAGE DOOR? New LED lighting, ceiling fans, hardware, base boards, 6 panel interior doors, A/C Ductwork and Condenser (2018). Whole house surge protection. Updates throughout the home too numerous to mention - ask for the 2 page Feature Sheet. The roof is 2013. Electrical Panel 2016. New hot water heater November 2020. Repiped in 2006. Weatherhead 2017. Oversized pocket doors from the dining room take you into a HUGE screened lanai (freshly re-screened), with indoor/outdoor carpet, overlooking the beautifully landscaped and well maintained back yard. You will love the seclusion and privacy of the FENCED backyard, with a sweet paver porch for your morning coffee, plus a separate, paver grill space shaded by a palm tree. BONUS: there's a graciously sized patio in your front yard, too, with pretty views of your manicured lawn flowing to the nicely maintained grounds of the community across the street. NO HOA fees. NO HOA rules. NO CDDs. NO City Taxes. Public water and sewer. Optional membership with the Venice Gardens Civic Association for $165 (household resident membership) provides a swimming pool just 7 blocks away. This one is simply lovely, immaculate and move in ready. LESS THAN 4 MILES to the BEACH!!!! Walk to Herman's Market, The Shamrock Cafe, and so much more. Isn't this exactly what you were hoping for?