Keen on maintaining an island lifestyle in Florida? Why not consider a home in the Gulf Shores community that perennially counts as one of the ideal choices among real estate for sale in Venice.
This property has been exquisitely developed to optimize its gorgeous location near the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico. Its site has two deeded beach easements, thus providing the residents of Gulf Shores quick and immediate access to the storied Florida Gulf Coast waters teeming with life and leisure possibilities. The options are certainly not only confined to those that are within Venice. For one, there are 14 miles of beaches around the area from Osprey, the northernmost of the three other points of interest in the locality -South Venice, Laurel, and Nokomis.
The cozy ambience of the homes in Gulf Shores is matched by the charming feel of the downtown district in the city that has been designated as a Florida Main Street. The pattern of growth in Venice has been well regulated such that, despite the modern developments in its downtown, the northern Italian Renaissance architectural style of original structures in the city has been meticulously preserved.
The construction of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) in 1963, a project that validated Venice's claim as an island city separated from the mainland by the ICW, also enhanced the quaint character the place. The completion of the waterway eventually led to setting up of the Venetian Waterway Park. This park is ten miles long and features, among other things, an eight-food wide scenic trail for bikers, runners, joggers, and walkers.
A lot of other outdoor activities can be pursued in the immediate vicinity of the Gulf Shores homes for sale. Besides the nearby beach, a tidal creek good for observing local birds and wildlife is a short walking distance from the community. There's also a fishing pier within the property and a public boat ramp is also close by.
The Gulf Shores homes are moreover favored by its location just off US 41 or the Tamiami Trail. This brings the neighborhood close to many venues for shopping, recreation, dining, and entertainment, as well as schools and medical facilities. Only minutes away, for example, are the Venice Shopping Center, the Regional Medical Center, and the Venice High School. Fine restaurants are also within easy reach to include such favorites as Nino's Restaurant Pizzeria and Gold Rush.
Luxurious features, such as spacious lanais, fountains, and pools, typically characterize the homes for sale in Gulf Shores. Realtors' listings of such a residence can have an asking price around the half-million dollar mark and a total floor area of 2,340 square feet with three bedrooms and three baths.