Welcome home to this beautiful 1531 sq.ft.villa with an attached 2 car garage in popular Harrington Lake at The Plantation in Venice, Florida. Harrington Lake is a unique maintenance free community of villas with its own pool and very active clubhouse. The house is nestled in a cul-de-sac offering lots of space, light, and elbow room all around the property for maximum privacy and peacefulness. This highly functional floor plan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, a bright and spacious kitchen with an eat-in kitchen area, a large open dining/living room area, and a perfectly captivating Florida Room for gazing at the lush landscaping and long pond. Every room in this gracious home is inviting and welcomes you in. Gleaming laminate flooring in living/dining area, owner suite, and 2nd bedroom, carpet in the 3rd bedroom. Ceramic tile in kitchen, bathrooms, and hallways. A large screened lanai and patio offers an enjoyable outdoor living space for entertaining. Important features: Hurricane shutters, new roof 2023, A/C 2020, water heater 2020, garage door-2021. Home has been repiped. The reknowned Plantation Golf and Country Club is nearby where a choice of memberships are available if you wish to join. Location, Location! Several of Florida's amazing Gulf Coast beaches are 15 minutes away. Within a short drive , there is everything to explore... historic Downtown Venice, vibrant Wellen Park, Cool Today Stadium, theater, performing arts, and endless events and activities. Restaurants, shopping, and all services are conveniently located close to home. Consider this opportunity to make 698 Harrington Lake Dr S in Venice FL your new home!