Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 2024-built Craftsman-style residence in the highly desirable gated community of Palmero in Nokomis. Thoughtfully designed with desirable structural upgrades and flexible living space, this home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a first-floor primary suite, spacious game room, extended covered lanai, and a private backyard with room for a future pool. Step inside to a bright, open-concept main living area where the kitchen, dining, and living spaces flow seamlessly together and extend outdoors to the covered lanai and backyard. Eight-foot interior doors add to the home's spacious feel, while natural gas and thoughtful upgrades provide everyday comfort and convenience. The kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring white shaker cabinetry, a white European-style tile backsplash, an upgraded stainless-steel refrigerator, and natural gas cooking. Its open layout keeps the kitchen connected to the dining and living areas, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Also located on the first floor, the primary suite offers a private retreat with a tray ceiling and three large windows that fill the room with natural light. The suite also features an oversized walk-in closet and a spacious bathroom with dual vanities and a glass-enclosed shower with built-in bench. Upstairs, you'll find four additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a generous game room offering flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, a home office, fitness area, media room, or additional living space. One upstairs bedroom also features its own private en-suite bathroom, providing an ideal setup for overnight guests or extended stays. Thoughtful upgrades continue throughout the home, including newly installed coastal commercial-grade wood-style flooring, upgraded lighting and ceiling fans, a Samsung ENERGY STAR® certified washer and dryer, epoxy garage flooring, a tankless natural gas water heater, smart-home technology with a video doorbell, and wired internet/Wi-Fi. Step outside to an extended covered lanai overlooking the private backyard. Whether you're enjoying morning coffee, grilling in the afternoon, or taking in the evening sunset, this outdoor space offers plenty of room to relax and entertain. The generous backyard also provides ample space to create a future pool and outdoor retreat. Palmero offers an impressive resort-style lifestyle with a heated community pool, clubhouse, hot tub, built-in gas grills, splash pad, basketball and volleyball courts, dog park, playground, fire-pit lounge, and community nature trails with water views. With the community now complete, residents can enjoy an established neighborhood without years of ongoing builder construction. Palmero also has NO CDD, helping keep ongoing ownership costs lower. The location is equally impressive. The Legacy Trail is directly across the street, while Nokomis Beach and downtown Venice are less than 4 miles away. Shopping, dining, healthcare, I-75, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital–Venice are all conveniently nearby. Educational options include highly regarded Pine View School, where application and admission requirements apply, as well as Venice High School. Spacious. Upgraded. Private. Ideally located. This home brings together flexible living space, resort-style amenities, and the Florida lifestyle you've been looking for. Schedule your private showing today!