629 CORNWELL ON THE GULF, VENICE, FL 34285

$1,225,000 Was $1,400,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 2 Full

Sq. Ft.: 1,612 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 1964

Lot Size: 0.25 Acres

Garage: 2

Pool: Yes

DOM: 43

Property Overview

Status: Closed

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: 75fb46f2e213f22fedf8b59a302a3183

Subdivision: CORNWELL ON THE GULF

County: Sarasota

HOA Fee: N/A

Year Built: 1964

Construction: Block, Stucco

Foundation: Slab

Roof: Shingle

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Zoning: RSF3

Tax Amount: $5,087.00 (2024)

Date Sold: Apr 15, 2025

Sold Price: $1,175,000

Listed On: Jan 12, 2025

Description

Imagine a home steps from the beach on an exclusive street with private beach access. You're welcomed by the inviting front porch of a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ruth Richmond custom built home exuding character with artistic touches throughout. Pocket sliding doors leading to the pool provide seamless indoor/outdoor tranquility, lucite doorknobs (now Mad Men-era classics), and a lengthy bathroom counter with 1" tiles are Ruth Richmond signature details. The eat-in kitchen has a gas stove, soft close cabinet doors, and a custom concrete breakfast bar with inlaid sea glass, sharks' teeth and shells. Tile throughout, new roof and A/C 2020, 2-car garage (hurricane door), large interior laundry room, split floor plan and some hurricane protection. Before a dip in the pool with waterfall, rinse off the beach sand in the outdoor bamboo shower. Open floor plan provides views of easy-care landscaping framing the outdoor spaces of serene and inviting ambiance. The pergola and deck grace one end and a paved patio complete the other. No lawn to mow! Within the fenced yard are lime, fig and Meyer lemon trees. Enjoy a relaxing hammock area. No storm damage to this home and no water intrusion. Flood Zone X. Ready for nightly sunsets? Enjoy coastal breezes flowing through this cozy yet sophisticated interior, a perfect retreat for those seeking tranquility and the natural beauty of living by the beach in a highly desirable location. Quaint shops, restaurants, theatre, library, art center all close by.

Exterior Features

Hurricane Shutters, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors

Directions

US 41 to west on Venice Ave. to left onto Park Blvd. S to right onto Cornwell on the Gulf.

School Information

Elementary: Venice Elementary

Middle: Venice Area Middle

High: Venice Senior High

Location

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Listing Information

Provided Courtesy of:

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

Listing Agent: Jo-Anne Sckowska, P.A

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